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Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery

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​The Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SWVMC) located near Union Grove, WI provides a final resting place for eligible veterans, spouses and dependents and creates a lasting memorial to their achievement and sacrifices.

Situated on state-owned farmland at the Southern Wisconsin Center, the 105-acre cemetery site encompasses gently rolling hills with serene, natural beauty.  Currently the 4th busiest State cemetery in the Nation averaging 1300 to 1500 services annually.  The cemetery has undergone multiple expansion phases since Ground breaking occurred for the cemetery on Memorial Day May 24, 1996. The cemetery and the administrative building were officially dedicated on May 31, 1998. The first phase of construction included burial for casket and cremation urns. Additional development will occur as needed to accommodate the needs of veterans and their families.  

An outdoor committal shelter is used for all services. During inclement weather services may be delayed but will not be canceled. The cemetery also hosts veterans’ events and commemorations in its ceremonial area and flag plaza.​

​​​The cemetery inters caskets and cremation urns year-round. Cremated remains may be interred either in ground, in an above ground columbarium or in a scattering area that allows families to place cremated remains in-ground without a burial container.  All internments are memorialized with a government marker that will include the veteran’s name, rank, branch of service, war period, birth date, death date and spousal information. Families also have the option of adding an additional inscription/term of endearment to their loved ones’ marker if space is available on the marker.

The cemetery is conveniently located in southeastern Wisconsin and easily accessible from the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha.​

​SWVMC Cemetery​ General Information & Contacts

​21731 Spring Street
Union Grove, WI 53182
Phone: (262) 878-5660
Toll-free: 1-888-823-3789 (In-state)
Fax: (262) 878-5664
 

Memorial Day

​​​This year the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery will once again be hosting an in-person ceremony and we hope to see you there.  

On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin gained statehood and became the 30th state in the Union. This year the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring 175 years of service. Wisconsinites have willingly answered the call, and many have given the ultimate sacrifice. Join us this Memorial Day weekend as we pay tribute to the men and women who valiantly fought and died for our nation.

Ceremony Program​

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Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m​.
Closed State holidays.
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Visitation Hours:
Open daily from sunrise to sunset. The cemetery’s rules and regulations are posted at the cemetery entrance.

Burial Space:
This cemetery accommodates burial of caskets and cremation urns.
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Acreage: 105 acres

Number of Interments Thru Fiscal Year 2022:   23,059

General Information Kiosk on Site?  Yes

The cemetery is located south of the Milwaukee metropolitan area in Racine County west of I-94. For directions click on the map.

The Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery accepts donations from families in memory of their loved one. The donations assist in projects and beautification of the cemetery. In most instances the donation or portion of the donation will be tax deductible, check with proper tax consultants. Various donation programs exist, please see donation brochure.

A brochure is available to download and print which has information about all three cemeteries.​​​​

*Please be advised that SWVMC will be undergoing several expansion projects through 2025.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.​