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)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery - 1 have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory is a premier funeral home located at 199 Wainaku Street in Hilo, HI. The property features well-appointed spaces including air conditioned chapels, large parking area, and in-house crematory. Professional offerings include direct cremation, traditional funeral service, and cremation services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $950. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,720, while direct cremation is available from $950. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically United Church of Christ (Protestant), Buddhism (Hongwanji, Soto), Catholicism, Christian (Non-denominational/Evangelical), and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Kona Memorial Park and Crematory is a premier funeral home located at 75-5553 Mamalahoa Hwy in Holualoa, HI. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.