What does burial in a VA national cemetery include?
If you’re a Veteran, service member, Reservist, or family member who qualifies for burial in a VA national cemetery, you’ll receive certain burial benefits at no cost to your family.
Burial in a VA national cemetery includes these burial benefits:
- A gravesite in any of our national cemeteries with available space
Find a VA national cemetery - Opening and closing of the grave
- A burial liner provided by the government
- A headstone or marker provided by the government
Learn about eligibility for Veterans headstones and markers - Perpetual (ongoing) care of the gravesite
Veterans, service members, and Reservists also qualify for these benefits: