R.I. VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY
At the time of death a funeral director would be contacted to
provide necessary documentation (DD 214-Discharge Papers).
The funeral director would then make arrangements with cemetery
personnel. A family can make arrangements directly with the
cemetery office for cremations only. At least 48 hours notice is
required prior to burial.
To avoid your family having to deal
with this you could complete and submit this Pre-Qualification
Application ( print from below link or pick up a copy at our post ).
Eligibility:
The eligibility requirements for the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery are as follows:
Discharged from the military with "Honorable Service"
Entry into the service from the State of Rhode Island or lived in Rhode Island two consecutive years prior to death.
Active duty during a wartime period, two or more
consecutive years of active duty during peacetime, or twenty years of National Guard or Reserve time.
Or Contact:
Administrator
Veterans Cemetery
301 South County Trail
Exeter, Rhode Island 02822
(401) 268-3088