Sec. 35.03.01.09. Reburial in State Veterans' Cemetery

A. Whenever unusual circumstances warrant, the remains of a veteran who met the eligibility requirements for burial in a veterans' cemetery at the time of death may be moved to a Maryland veterans' cemetery for reburial. If the remains of a member of an eligible veteran's immediate family are buried elsewhere, and the veteran wishes them to be reburied in the veteran's plot in a State veterans' cemetery, this also may be done. However, in both instances, the conditions described in this regulation apply.

B. Documentary evidence of the veteran's eligibility for burial shall first be presented to the superintendent of the veterans' cemetery where the burial is to be made.

C. Detailed supporting evidence, together with a request for reburial shall then be filed with the State Veterans' Cemetery Superintendent and the Director of Cemetery and Memorial Programs.

D. If permission for the reburial is granted, a formal agreement shall then be made between the veteran or the veteran's legal representative, the living immediate family members, as well as any other living survivors or heirs, and the Department. A notarized statement signed by all the parties concerned, declaring that there is no objection to the disinterment and reburial, shall be included with the agreement.

E. All permits required for the disinterment, the transportation, and the reburial of the remains in a State veterans' cemetery shall be furnished by the funeral director concerned. State funds may not be expended to assist with the disinterment.

F. Current opening and closing costs apply for all eligible spouses and dependents.