VA National Cemeteries
Burial at Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot: A family guide
Montpelier, Vermont · national cemetery · closed
Green Mount Cemetery is located one mile west of downtown Montpelier, Vermont. Green Mount Cemetery was incorporated in 1854 by the town of Montpelier, aided by a gift of $1,000 by Calvin Keith, a local attorney. A monument to Keith stands in the cemetery. The entrance building was erected in 1905 and serves as both a chapel and a vault. Today, Green Mount Cemetery is composed of 35 picturesque acres. Eligible veterans, spouses, and dependent children may be buried at Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot at no cost. Below: the cemetery's history, notable veterans interred there, eligibility specifics, visiting hours, and the procedure Vermont families follow to schedule a burial.
History of Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot
Green Mount Cemetery is located one mile west of downtown Montpelier, Vermont. Green Mount Cemetery was incorporated in 1854 by the town of Montpelier, aided by a gift of $1,000 by Calvin Keith, a local attorney. A monument to Keith stands in the cemetery. The entrance building was erected in 1905 and serves as both a chapel and a vault. Today, Green Mount Cemetery is composed of 35 picturesque acres.
A soldiers' lot was created within the cemetery in 1865, when the town of Montpelier donated the tiny lot to the United States. The 450-square-foot soldiers' lot contains eight interments.
Notable veterans buried at Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot
The National Cemetery Administration documents the following veterans of note buried at Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot, listed by section and site as recorded in the cemetery's official register.
- Under Development.
Eligibility for burial at Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot
Planning ahead for a Veteran's or loved-one's final resting place can eliminate unnecessary delays and reduce stress on a family at a difficult time.
The Department of Veterans Affairs covers the grave plot, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government-furnished headstone or marker, and a U.S. burial flag at no cost to eligible families.
Visiting hours
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day. Visitation Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
How to schedule a burial at Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot
- The funeral home or family contacts the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-800-535-1117 (24/7 for active funeral arrangements).
- Provide the veteran's full name, date of birth, social security number, dates of service, branch, and date of death.
- Fax or email the DD-214 to the cemetery's interment office for verification.
- Once eligibility is confirmed (typically 30–60 minutes for complete documentation), the cemetery assigns a date, time, and committal shelter.
- The funeral home transports the deceased to Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot at the assigned time. The cemetery handles opening, closing, and perpetual care from that point.
Where Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot sits in the Vermont cemetery system
Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot is one of the veteran cemeteries operating in Vermont. The cemetery is currently closed to new in-ground burials but may accept cremated remains in some cases. Families should verify status before planning.
For families considering alternatives, the nearest veteran cemeteries appear in our cemetery sidebar. If Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot is fully reserved, those alternatives are typically the next options.
Common Questions
Frequently asked
Is burial at Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot free for the family?
Yes, for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependent children. The VA covers plot, opening and closing, perpetual care, headstone or marker, and a U.S. burial flag. The funeral home's transportation and any pre-burial services are the only out-of-pocket costs.
Can I reserve a specific plot at Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot in advance?
Generally no. The cemetery assigns plots in order. Pre-need reservation is available in narrow circumstances (Medal of Honor recipients, members buried alongside an already-interred spouse). For plot choice, families typically use a private cemetery with a VA-furnished marker.
What if Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot is full or closed to new burials?
Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot is closed to new in-ground burials. Cremated remains may still be accepted in some cases. The nearest open veteran cemeteries are listed in the cemetery sidebar; the funeral home can coordinate transport to any of them.
Are military funeral honors provided at Green Mount Cemetery Soldiers' Lot?
Yes. Military funeral honors — flag fold, presentation, Taps — are provided at no cost by the deceased's branch of service at any VA national, state, or tribal veteran cemetery. The funeral home arranges the honors detail.
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