Grave Markers

Headstone/Markers

Government issued upright granite headstones are used throughout the cemetery. Columbarium niche covers will be granite. Niche markers are bronze in accordance with NCA guidelines. Private headstones or memorial monuments at gravesites are not allowed.

Memorial Markers

Memorial markers are provided for eligible veterans whose remains are not recovered or identified, are buried at sea, donated to science, or cremated and scattered. There is one government-furnished marker per gravesite.  Veterans that have a government-furnished memorial marker in another location are not eligible for a memorial marker. 

Inscription and inscription layout of headstone or niche markers will be formatted in accordance with Veterans Administration policies as directed by the VA Office of Memorial Programs Service.

Vaults/Grave Liners

A. Outer Burial Containers are required for full-casket services.  Vaults are NOT required for burial of in-ground cremains.

B. Vault material is determined by accepted industry practices.

C. Certain sections of the cemetery are equipped with pre-placed Outer Burial Containers (OBC).  For full-casket sections not equipped with OBCs, coordination of cost, delivery, and installation of the OBC by a professional vault company is the responsibility of the funeral director or designated family representative.