Wisconsin Veterans Cemeteries Burial Fees

​There are no fees charged for the burial of an eligibl​e veteranThe following fees apply at each cemetery for burial of spouses and/or dependent children.


Burial Fees


Fee increase effective July 4, 2024.

Interment/Burial Fee: (spouse/dependent children)                                     $1,700.00

Interment/Cremains Fee: (spouse/dependent children)                                   $948.00

(The interment fees are not charged for the eligible Veteran)

Disinterment Fee - casket: (Veteran/spouse/dependent children)               $1,400.00

Disinterment Fee - cremation: (Veteran/spouse/dependent children)           $700.00

Private Burial Vault Fee: (Veteran/spouse/dependent children)                  $2,200.00


​​What is Included


Fees include the grave site, concrete grave liner (at Northern and Southern cemeteries), engraving of the spouse or dependent information on the marker, opening, and closing of the gravesite, and perpetual care.

A grave liner is not provided at the Central Cemetery for veterans, spouses, or dependent children. The family is responsible for the cost and installation of the grave liner. Your funeral director can provide specific information.

Fees are only collected at the time of burial and are subject to periodic increases when necessary and based on operational expenses incurred at each cemetery.​

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