About Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Newton
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Newton is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in Newton, Mississippi. 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 currently accepting new in-ground and columbarium interments. Families should call the cemetery directly to verify availability for the desired service date.
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 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Newton (by straight-line distance):
- Biloxi National Cemetery — Biloxi, MS (57 mi · open)
- Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Kilmichael — Kilmichael, MS (90 mi · open)
- Mobile National Cemetery — Mobile, AL (130 mi · closed)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Newton have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
James F. Webb Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 2514 7th St. in Meridian, MS. The property features well-appointed spaces including historic chapel, classic parlors, and on-site cemetery. Professional offerings include traditional services, cremation services, and digital memorialization, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,570. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,965, while direct cremation is available from $3,570. The standard basic services fee for the funeral director and staff is $3,595. Additional typical expenses include embalming ($995) and use of facilities for viewing ($450). The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian (various denominations, including Catholic implied by 'Rosary').
Milling Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 1484 Highway 487 in Sebastopol, MS. The property features well-appointed spaces including handicap accessible and on-site chapel. Professional offerings include funeral planning, pre-planning, and veteran services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $2,200. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Baptist, Church of God, Presbyterian, and Methodist.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home - Forest is a premier funeral home located at 295 East First Street in Forest, MS. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel and memorial park. Professional offerings include traditional funerals, cremation services, and memorial services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,995. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $1,925. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Church of Christ, Pentecostal, Episcopal, and Church of God.
McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 1002 East Main St. in Philadelphia, MS. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site chapel, piano, and cameras for webcasting. Professional offerings include cremation services, traditional burial services, and visitation, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,595. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $2,995, while direct cremation is available from $2,595. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian (Baptist), Christian (Church of God), Christian (Methodist), Christian (Assembly of God), and Christian (Pentecostal).
Crain Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 409 Ivy St. in Philadelphia, MS. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, pet crematory, and pleasant grove memorial park. Professional offerings include cremation, pet services, and monuments, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,000. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,200, while direct cremation is available from $2,590. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Various Christian denominations.
Ott & Lee Funeral Homes - Morton is a premier funeral home located at 3555 Hwy 80 in Morton, MS. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel, cemetery, and columbarium. Professional offerings include traditional funerals, cremation services, and memorial services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors.
Chapel of Angels is a premier funeral home located at 823 Martin Luther King Ave. in Laurel, MS. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel and viewing rooms. Professional offerings include funeral service, memorial service, and burial, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,675. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $2,500. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian and Baptist. The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 4.1-star Google rating across 8 reviews.
Chapel of Angels Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 823 Drive Martin Luther King Avenue in Laurel, MS. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.