Washington State Veterans Cemetery

Category: Military cemetery

Address: 21702 W Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA 99022, USA

Phone: +15092996280

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Ray Dolin

Jun 15, 2021

My pop and I visited 4 days before he pasted. " I will rest well here, nice view."

Larry Trom

Jan 27, 2020

My first contact was a phone call. They were so helpful. Looking forward to a face to face meeting.

Rich Crawford

Jul 5, 2019

Although my late father passed on 5/5/14 and funeral was bit later, I wasnt in my right mind and only remember the flag presentation by a enlisted Marine and the rifle salute...I never got the chance to fully thank the staff for everything they did to help lay my father to his final resting place in the columbarium wall and the location of the cemetary in such a quiet and peaceful area....Being a Veteran myself, I fully appreciated the staffs patience with me and giving my dad the proper respect and thanks and memorial he deserved.... Thank You to all the staff at The Washington Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Medical Lake, Wa.

Lisa

Apr 28, 2017

Wonderful service provided for my father today. The grounds are beautiful and restful.

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Questions & Answers

Do you participate in the Wreaths across American event? If yes, what day and time? Thanks

Rudy Wyatt | Aug 19, 2020
Chapmans_007 | Aug 19, 2020

On Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 12:00 PM, Wreaths Across America will be at Washington State Veterans Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

What type ofFlowers allowed?

Linda Standley | Aug 19, 2020
Chuck Ballinger | Aug 19, 2020

Gets pretty windy out there so for longer lasting flowers get something with sturdy stems and stand.

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hello, i was wondering, is it required to have a casket to be buried there? we're trying to cut down on expenses. thanks in advance.

janet quinn | Aug 20, 2019
Washington State Veterans Cemetery | Aug 20, 2019

Thank you for your questions. Our goal is to ensure that every veteran or family member interred in our Veterans Cemetery is provided the utmost dignity and respect throughout the process. Interments that fall outside of a casket, urn or scattering must be handled on a case by case basis with the funeral director, Veterans Cemetery and next of kin. You can find more information about our State Veterans Cemetery online at: http://www.dva.wa.gov/cemetery

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Are the gates open to the cemetery?

Anna Farmer | Aug 20, 2019
Rick Ambrose | Aug 20, 2019

Yes,8AM till sunset. 7 days a week.

Is there anything special on Veterans Day?

Roxanne Damore | Aug 20, 2018
Deborah Dalton | Aug 20, 2018

They put on a beautiful program . Its an amazing day ...

When is the service on Memorial Day?

Marian Halverson | Aug 20, 2018
Carol Johnson | Aug 20, 2018

Not sure, check their website

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What are the regulations on flowers.are real or artificial ok. What is the time frame for having flowers . Are there just certain months.

rich ader | Aug 20, 2018
Heather Archambeault | Aug 20, 2018

According to the information that they give out, fresh cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time. Temporary flower containers are available. No more than three vases maybe at a gravesite. Artificial flowers may be placed on graves only during the period of November through March. Plantings will not be permitted on graves at any time. Potted plants will be permitted on graves only during the period 10 days before and 10 days after both Easter and Memorial Day. Floral items will be removed from graves as soon as they become faded and unsightly. Floral items and other type of decorations will not be secured to headstones or burial markers. Statues, vigil lights, breakable objects of any nature and similar commemorative items are not permitted on graves at any time. Recoverable items removed from graves will be placed in an inconspicuous holding area for one month prior to disposal. Name and phone number must be attached to items you wish to recover. See office for more info.

do you do services 7 days a week

debbie walls | Aug 20, 2018
Lisa | Aug 20, 2018

Services are only Monday through Friday

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Will there be a ceremony or service for Memorial Day 2022?

CynDee Aerts | Jun 20, 2022
Vern Lightbody | Jun 20, 2022

Yes. I believe it is at 10:30 at Washington State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake.

Why is the cemetery closed on weekends?

Connie Fisher | May 21, 2022
Washington State Veterans Cemetery | May 21, 2022

The Cemetery Office is open Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00 Visitation Hours: Cemetery gates open daily at 8:00am and closing at sunset. Winter weather may prohibit access to the grounds on affected weekends and holidays.

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What is the minimum active duty requirement for a veteran to be buried at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery?

June Ward | Aug 19, 2021
Douglas Johnson | Aug 19, 2021

Like any other, basically an honorable discharge or death from active duty. Does include coast guard and merchant marine.

What is the cost to be buried? Honorable discharge 80% disabled

Johnny Payne | Aug 19, 2021
Washington State Veterans Cemetery | Aug 19, 2021

Burial in the Washington State Veterans Cemetery – Medical Lake is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. For veterans, the Federal VA provides the following: •Burial plot or columbarium niche •Concrete liner for casket burials •Opening and closing of the grave •Perpetual care of the gravesite •Inscribed gravestone •30 minute committal service All other funeral expenses are paid by the Veteran’s family or estate. For spouses or dependent children, $300.00 will be collected on the day of interment.

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What symbols can be placed on the stone

Bev Wright | Aug 19, 2021
Washington State Veterans Cemetery | Aug 19, 2021

Hello Bev, Thank you for your question. Here is a link to the available emblems https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/hmm/emblems.asp Thank you

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Is there a reason/significance for the placement/direction of the names on the headstones??

Dave & Linda Shuler | Aug 19, 2020
Washington State Veterans Cemetery | Aug 19, 2020

Uniformity. We have positioned all markers so the initial inscription faces southward regardless of whether it is the veteran or spouse. Upon the second interment of a family member in an occupied plot, the veteran’s inscription is positioned to face southward.

what are the office hours?

debby watkins | Aug 19, 2020
Washington State Veterans Cemetery | Aug 19, 2020

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and closed on federal holidays. Visitation Hours: The grounds are open to the public daily from 8am to sunset daily.

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How can I find out the time that William A Kendall will be laid to rest on Monday 01/27/2020

Sandy Appel | Aug 19, 2020
Chuck Ballinger | Aug 19, 2020

Try calling there, but not sure tehy have staff there on saturday. They do during the summer.

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Is there a park nearby?

Linda Standley | Aug 20, 2019
mike taylor | Aug 20, 2019

No park unless you go to medical lake

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What is the Traveling Vietnam wall schedule?

Grandma D | Aug 20, 2019
Washington State Veterans Cemetery | Aug 20, 2019

“The Moving Wall” is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for thirty plus years. Re*Imagine Medical Lake and community partners are working together to host THE MOVING WALL exhibit in Medical Lake during the 2019 Founders Day Festival. June 13-17, 2019 Medical Lake Middle School Soccer Field 200 Block South Prentis St. Medical Lake, WA No Cost! Open to the public 24 hours/day Opens Thursday, June 13th, 12pm Closes Monday, June 17th, 12pm Ceremony Schedule Opening Ceremony: Thurs. 6/13 at 6pm Full Honors w/Flyover: Sat. 6/15 at 12pm Closing Ceremony: Sun. 6/16 at 6pm http://www.dva.wa.gov/sites/default/files/VMWALL%20POSTER%203.24.19%20final-L.jpg

When did it open?

Janet Blessing | Aug 20, 2019
Jeff Reddig | Aug 20, 2019

A couple years ago

Is there a service there on Monday to honor veterans

Joyce Wolff | Aug 20, 2019
Tzena Scarborough | Aug 20, 2019

Yes at 11 a.m. but I would get there early because of parking. There is also a service at Pine Cemetery in the Spokane Valley. On 16th and Pines. Our American Legion Post has a service at 11 a.m. by the veterans wall near the mausoleum. The public is invited

Will theur parking lot accommodate a 28ft RV during a ceremony?

floyd rowden | Aug 20, 2019
mike taylor | Aug 20, 2019

Yes.

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Ray Fish | Aug 20, 2019
Angela Pearson | Aug 20, 2019

Findagrave.com

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How many people are allowed to attend a ceremony?

Sean Riordan | Aug 20, 2019
Richard Johnston | Aug 20, 2019

As many as you like.

What day will you be doing wreaths across America?

Laurie Stewart-Tate | Aug 20, 2018
Carol Johnson | Aug 20, 2018

I don't know. What about Veterans Day November 11th?

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