Life insurance options for Montana veterans
Military life insurance is federal, so the options are the same in every state: convert SGLI to VGLI after separation, apply for VALife if you have a service-connected rating, or buy private coverage. Healthy veterans often compare VGLI against private term life, since VGLI rates rise every five years.
Veterans cemeteries in Montana
VA national cemeteries
- Yellowstone National Cemetery — Laurel
- Fort Missoula Post Cemetery (closed to new burials) — Missoula
State veterans cemeteries
- Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Fort Harrison — Fort Harrison
- Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Missoula — Missoula
- Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Miles City — Miles City
- Apsaalooke Veterans Cemetery — Crow Agency
Burial in a VA national cemetery, a government headstone or marker, and a burial flag are available to eligible veterans at no cost; see VA burial benefits for current allowances. Source: VA National Cemetery Administration — cemeteries in Montana
Montana state benefits for veterans
The Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program (MDV) reduces the property tax rate on the home of a veteran rated 100% disabled from a service-connected condition, or of certain unmarried surviving spouses, with the reduction set by income and marital status; apply through the Montana Department of Revenue. Source: Montana Department of Revenue — Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program (MDV)
At Montana's state veterans cemeteries, the plot, opening and closing, headstone and perpetual care are free for eligible veterans; eligible spouses and dependents pay some fees. Source: Montana Veteran Affairs Division — Montana State Veterans Cemetery
For help applying, contact the Montana Veteran Affairs Division.
Planning for final costs too? See final expense insurance in Montana.
Frequently asked questions
Where can veterans be buried in Montana?
Montana has 2 VA national cemeteries and 4 state veterans cemeteries, including Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel. Eligibility rules apply; the cemetery or Montana Veteran Affairs Division can confirm.
Check veteran optionsCan Montana veterans keep their military life insurance after leaving service?
SGLI can be converted to VGLI within 1 year and 120 days after separation, with no health questions if you apply within 240 days. Veterans with a service-connected rating may also qualify for VA Life Insurance (VALife). These are federal programs, so the rules are the same in every state.
Check veteran optionsDo disabled veterans get a property tax break in Montana?
The Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program (MDV) reduces the property tax rate on the home of a veteran rated 100% disabled from a service-connected condition, or of certain unmarried surviving spouses, with the reduction set by income and marital status; apply through the Montana Department of Revenue.
Check veteran optionsSources
- VA National Cemetery Administration — cemeteries in Montana
- VA VetPop2023 state estimates (Veteran Population by State: FY2026)
- Montana Department of Revenue — Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program (MDV)
- Montana Veteran Affairs Division — Montana State Veterans Cemetery
- Montana Veteran Affairs Division