Sec. 35.03.01.04. Assignment of Gravesites

A. One gravesite shall be assigned for the burial of an eligible veteran and the eligible members of the veteran's immediate family. If a family member is to be buried, burial shall be either above or below the veteran.

B. A particular gravesite may not be reserved in advance. Assignment of a gravesite is made on the basis of availability at the cemetery closest to the veteran's home at the time a request for interment is received, and after eligibility of the veteran or member of the veteran's immediate family is established.

C. A qualified veteran or member of the veteran's family may apply in advance for eligibility for interment in a State veterans' cemetery by filing a pre-application with the Department, and furnishing appropriate evidence of honorable military service and legal residence within the State. Applicants shall be notified of the action taken on their request by the appropriate State veterans' cemetery. At the time of the death of the veteran or eligible family member, the veteran's continued eligibility for burial must be confirmed.