State of Missouri: Veterans Cemetery Springfield

Address

5201 South Southwood Road
Springfield, MO 65804

(417) 823-3944

www.mvc.dps.mo.gov

AKA:

State of Missouri: Missouri Veterans Commission

Description:

Provides a dignified final resting place for those who have served in armed forces. Benefits include: grave space, opening and closing of the grave, grave liner, upright granite headstone, perpetual care and full military honors

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

June 1, 2023

Year Incorporated:

2000

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

5201 South Southwood Road
Springfield, MO 65804

Contacts

Anthony Cupples

Primary Contact

Director, Cemetary Program

(417) 370-6751

athony.cupples@mvc.dps.mo.gov

Phone Numbers

Main

(417) 823-3944

Fax

(417) 823-0252

Toll Free

(866) 251-0428

Legal Status:

Governmental

Description

Provides a dignified final resting place for those who have served in armed forces. Benefits includes grave space, opening and closing of the grave, grave liner, upright granite headstone, perpetual care and full military honors.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

DD-214 Discharge Form DD-215 or WD Form Spouses must provide marriage license

Eligibility

DD-214 or military discharge showing character of discharge and dates of active service The veteran must have lived in the state of Missouri for at least 180 days at some time during his or her life Persons entitled to retirement pay as a result of 20 years creditable service with National Guard or Reserves are eligible U.S. citizens who served in the armed forces of a government allied with the U.S. in a war also may be eligible A marriage certificate is required for spousal benefits Qualified spouses and/or unmarried dependent children under the age of 21 years or adult children who are mentally or physically incapable of self-support may be eligible

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call 866-VET-INFO for nearest Veterans Service Officer

Languages

English

Service Area

State of Missouri

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