Eligibility for Interment in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, their spouses, and dependent children (under 21 years of age and not married, or having a verifiable lifelong dependency on an eligible Veteran) may be interred at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. Eligibility requirements are prescribed by the National Cemetery Administration and the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs. The following criteria constitute eligibility:

Eligibility for Interment

1. Honorably Discharged Veterans
   • Any Delaware resident who was honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States, other than active duty for training (ADT), or a reservist who has served more than 180 days of active federal service. Federal active military service does not have to be consecutive.
2. Veteran’s Spouse
   • The Veteran’s spouse is eligible for interment upon the pre-qualification of the eligible Veteran.
3. Legal Residents of Delaware
   • At the Time of Death: The Veteran must have been a legal resident of Delaware at the time of death.
   • Cumulative Residency: The Veteran must have been a legal resident for a period of 3 or more years (does not have to be consecutive). This includes any cumulative period of 3 or more years, regardless of residency at the time of death.
   • Entry into Armed Forces: The Veteran must have been a legal resident of Delaware when he or she entered the Armed Forces of the United States.
4. Delaware National Guardsmen or Reservists
   • Any Delaware National Guardsman or Reservist who served on active duty (other than for training) for 180 days or more (does not have to be consecutive) and/or is eligible for Guard/Reserve retirement pay at age 60.