Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) with Erin Brown, Cemetery Director, and Aaron Pollerd, Deputy Secretary, about the SD State Veteran's Cemetery in Sioux Falls.

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South Dakota Veterans Cemetery 4.9•Military cemetery•ClosedWebsite•Directions•(605) 277-8094

• Address: 25965 477th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
• Phone: (605) 277-8094
• Operated by the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs
• Opened in 2021 as South Dakota’s first federally funded, state-operated veterans cemetery.

The cemetery offers:

• Casket burials
• Cremation gravesites
• Columbarium niches
• Scattering garden
• Military honors and perpetual care

Eligible veterans are buried at no cost. Eligible spouses and dependents may also qualify for burial services with a fee.

Official cemetery information:
South Dakota Veterans Cemetery Information

You can also pre-apply for eligibility through the state VA website before burial arrangements are needed.

Memorial Day events in Sioux Falls

Memorial Day Ceremony at USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial (605) 367-7141

• Monday, May 25, 2026
• Ceremony begins around 9:00 AM
• Features a large American flag display outlining the historic battleship along the riverfront.
• Free admission and museum access.

Memorial Day Program at South Dakota Veterans Cemetery (605) 277-8094

• Monday, May 25, 2026
• Official veterans remembrance program honoring fallen service members.
• One of the largest formal Memorial Day observances in the region.

Downtown & Community Events

You’ll also find:

• Patriotic craft activities and family events around town
• Farmers markets and live music downtown
• Museums and memorial sites hosting special holiday programming

A few places people often visit during Memorial Day weekend:

• Washington Pavilion
• Hills of Rest Cemetery Wildwood Chapel & Mausoleum
• USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial

Traffic note: road work on South Minnesota Avenue may cause delays over the holiday weekend.

You can also browse updated local calendars here:

• Experience Sioux Falls Events Calendar
• Sioux Falls Festivals & Events