About East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery - 1
East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery - 1 is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in Hilo, Hawaii. Built or expanded under the VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, the cemetery is operated by the state, county, or tribal authority while following federal eligibility standards. The cemetery is no longer accepting new in-ground burials. Cremated remains may still be accepted in some cases, and existing reservations are honored. Verify status with the cemetery before planning.
Detailed history, notable interments, and ground policies for this cemetery are not yet available from the National Cemetery Administration's public listing. The cemetery's primary contact information appears in the sidebar.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery - 1 (by straight-line distance):
- East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery - 2 — Hilo, HI (0 mi · open)
- West Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery — Kailua-Kona, HI (59 mi · open)
- Maui Veterans Cemetery — Makawao, HI (112 mi · open)