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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs - National Cemetery Administration

810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20420

(800) 827-1000

Website

https://www.va.gov/health

Contact Hours: (Administration) Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Service Details

Service Description

Offers Military and Veterans and their dependents burial and memorial benefits information such as burial and honoring services, including grave sites and grave liners; headstones, markers and presidential memorial certificates. Also maintains national cemeteries.

Features

  • Internet Information Site
    • YES 

Eligibility

Military Veterans and their dependents. Veteran must have discharge papers.

Application Instructions

At the time of need the Veteran's family contacts a funeral home who will assist them with making burial arrangements at the national cemetery. ( Pre-Need arrangements with a funeral home can be made in advance). To schedule a burial: Fax all discharge documentation to the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-866-900-6417 and follow-up with a phone call to 1-800-535-1117. for information call 1-800-827-1000

Fees

Call for information regarding fee.

Area Served

National

Websites

https://www.va.gov/health

Last Update

3/1/2024

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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