Burial for veterans, their spouses, and unmarried minor or permanently disabled, dependent children is available at no cost in most of the
131 VA National Cemeteries.
- Veterans and their spouse will be given, at no charge, a grave, for either traditional or cremation burial
- A headstone, flat bronze or granite marker or bronze niche marker will also be provided, dependent upon the type of burial and location
- Click here
to see a sample headstone
- Click here
to see a sample flat bronze marker
- Click here
to see a sample flat granite marker
- Click here
to see a sample bronze niche marker
- Services are scheduled at half hour intervals, weekdays only, holidays excluded: 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., with no service at high noon
- No graveside services are held
- Services are held at a staging area
- Military honors are rendered
In order to apply for any available military benefits, we must have a copy of the discharge called a Form DD-214 (Click
here
to see a sample Form DD-214). Older veterans may have a discharge that simply reads “Record of Military Service”. We cannot apply for any benefits without one of these discharge forms. If you do not have a copy of the discharge, we will try to obtain a copy on your behalf. You can also click
here
to request a copy of the discharge.