Washington State’s veterans community has advocated for the establishment of a Veterans Cemetery in Eastern Washington for the past decade.
Initially, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) explored the possibility of requesting a National Cemetery in Eastern Washington, similar to the Tahoma National Cemetery in Western Washington. Because the veteran population was not high enough to meet the federal requirements, WDVA began working toward establishing a State Veterans Cemetery.
A State Veterans Cemetery will fill a significant gap in services for nearly 140,000 veterans living in Eastern Washington, and their families. It will provide a valuable service already available to veterans residing in Western Washington.

Master Plan document submitted to Federal VA Cemetery Grants Program.
Portions of the document and design may change as we progress through the Federal VA Approval process; however, changes will be shared as they become available.

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So what can we expect from our Washington State Veterans Cemetery?

The following pictures are of state cemeteries across the nation. While each has unique features, settings, and designs the Federal VA mandates specific criteria for the states to follow to develop a State Veterans Cemetery. Further information regarding this can be located under the links section to the right.

Location:

Map of the 80 acre Eastern Washington Veterans Cemetery Location
North of West Medical Lake off West Espanola Road

YOU CAN HELP!

Proceeds from the Armed Forces License Plates will help pay for ongoing maintenance of the
Eastern Washington State Veterans Cemetery. Buy yours today at any local licensing agent!