National Cemeteries in Illinois
There are 10 national cemeteries in Illinois in our directory. National cemeteries are federal burial grounds, most run by the VA National Cemetery Administration, for eligible veterans, service members and their families.
Listed when the official name identifies it as a national cemetery.
National Cemeteries in Illinois
- Camp Butler National Cemetery5063 Camp Butler Road · Springfield, IL · est. 1865National cemetery
- Rock Island National CemeteryBldg 118 Rock Island Arsenal · Rock Island, IL · est. 1863National cemetery
- Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery20953 West Hoff Road · Elwood, ILNational cemetery
- Alton National Cemetery600 Pearl Street · Alton, ILNational cemetery
- Danville National Cemetery1900 East Main Street · Danville, ILNational cemetery
- Mound City National Cemetery141 State Highway 37 · Mound City, ILNational cemetery
- Lithuanian National Cemetery8201 Kean Avenue · Justice, ILNational cemetery
- Bohemian National Cemetery of Chicago5255 North Pulaski Road · Chicago, ILNational cemetery
- Bohemian National CemeteryBraidwood, ILNational cemetery
- Quincy National CemeteryQuincy, ILNational cemetery
National Cemeteries by city in Illinois
Other cemetery types in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
What is a national cemetery?
National cemeteries are federal burial grounds, most run by the VA National Cemetery Administration, for eligible veterans, service members and their families.
How many national cemeteries are in Illinois?
We list 10 national cemeteries in Illinois. Listed when the official name identifies it as a national cemetery.
Why might a national cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.