How Does a Person Get Buried in a National Cemetery?

Burial in a VA national cemetery is provided on a space available basis. Generally, deceased veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable and service members who die while on active duty are eligible. Under certain circumstance, spouses and qualified dependent children of active duty military personnel and eligible veterans may also be buried in a VA national cemetery.

Gravesites in national cemeteries cannot be reserved. For more information (link to veterans_cemetery. Html).

Does the VA Provide A Headstone or Marker? The eligibility criteria for a VA headstone or marker are the same as for burial in a VA national cemetery. A headstone or marker is also available to individuals with 20 years service in the Selected Reserve or National Guard.

The VA does not provide headstones or markers for the deceased spouse of a veteran unless the spouse was also a veteran in their own right. Headstones and markers of the same style as VA headstones and markers can be ordered ... more.

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