Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 25 - Military and Veterans - Veterans' Home Purchase Board
Part 102 - Organization
Chapter 5 - Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Rule 25-102-5.2 - Request(s) for burial in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery

A. At the time of need, the next of kin, responsible party, or the family's funeral director of choice makes arrangements directly with Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery staff.

B. Before burial can take place, cemetery staff must verify the Veteran's eligibility. To enable staff to do this, the next of kin or funeral director must provide the staff with a copy of the Veteran's military discharge papers, or the Veteran's military service number, social security, or VA claim numbers. No burial may be conducted prior to verification of eligibility.

C. Gravesite reservations cannot be made in advance.