§ 949 Veteran Grave Maintenance Costs

Military and Veterans Code·California

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This law says the county must take care of the graves of soldiers, sailors, or marines who were honorably discharged.

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•The county must maintain graves of honorably discharged veterans.
•The county pays for the upkeep of these graves.
•This applies to soldiers, sailors, and marines.

Example

A family member of a veteran notices the grave is not being maintained.

The county is required to keep the grave in good condition and pay for the upkeep.

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§ 949 Veteran Grave Maintenance Costs

The board of supervisors shall perpetually maintain the grave of any such honorably discharged soldier, sailor, or marine. The expenses thus incurred shall be audited and paid as provided in section 946 for burial expenses. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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board of supervisors honorably discharged soldier, sailor, or marine perpetually maintain the grave expenses section 946

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 949.

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