The Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SWVMC) in Union Grove, WI, provides a dignified final resting place for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents, honoring their service and sacrifices. Spanning 105 acres of serene, state-owned farmland, it is one of the busiest state veterans cemeteries in the nation, conducting 1,300–1,500 services annually. Established in 1996 and officially dedicated in 1998, the cemetery features an outdoor committal shelter, a ceremonial area, and a flag plaza for veterans’ events. Conveniently located near Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha, it remains a solemn and beautiful tribute to those who served.
Memorial Day 2025 Information:
Sunday, May 25
11:00 a.m. ceremony
Placing Flags on Headstones:
Saturday, May 24
Please arrive by 8:00 a.m. and meet behind the admin building to meet with cemetery staff before placing flags on grave markers.
Contact Information
21731 Spring Street
Union Grove, WI 53182
Phone: (262) 878-5660
Fax: (262) 878-5664
Email: SWVMC@dva.wisconsin.gov
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Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed on State Holidays)
Visitation Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sunset
A kiosk is available to search for burial locations of veterans, spouses, and dependent children.