Illinois

Veterans cemeteries in Illinois

We list 12 veterans cemeteries in Illinois. VA lists 6 as open for new burials. 5 are closed to new in-ground burials, though some still accept cremated remains.

Funeral homes with veteran services in Illinois →

Open for new burials

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 West Hoff Road · Elwood, IL
national
815-423-9958
Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler Road · Springfield, IL
national
217-492-4070
Danville National Cemetery
1900 East Main Street · Danville, IL
national
217-554-4550
Mound City National Cemetery
141 State Highway 37 · Mound City, IL
national
618-748-9107
Rock Island National Cemetery
Rock Island Arsenal, Building 118 · Rock Island, IL
national
309-784-0000
Sunset Veterans Cemetery
1707 N 12th St · Quincy, IL
grant funded
217-222-8641

Limited space or status not listed

Fort Sheridan National Cemetery
Vattman Road · Fort Sheridan, IL
national
224-610-7296

Closed to new in-ground burials

Alton National Cemetery
600 Pearl Street · Alton, IL
national
314-845-8320
Confederate Mound
Oak Woods Cemetery · Chicago, IL
national
815-423-9958
North Alton Confederate Cemetery
635 Rozier Street · Alton, IL
national
314-845-8320
Quincy National Cemetery
36th and Maine Street · Quincy, IL
national
309-784-0000
Rock Island Confederate Cemetery
Rock Island Arsenal · Rock Island, IL
national
309-784-0000

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