• 119 national cemeteries (61 are active).
• Full-casket burials and burial of cremated remains.
• Dependents under 21 may be buried in a national cemetery.
• Cremation gardens.
• Memorial areas.

• Headstones and markers shipped worldwide.
• Headstones and markers for veterans buried in state cemeteries.
• Headstones and markers for veterans buried in private cemeteries.
• Memorial markers for veterans whose remains were not recovered or were donated to science.

Certificates bearing the signature of the President are issued honoring the service of deceased veterans with honorable discharges. Eligible recipients include next of kin and other loved ones.

An American flag is provided to drape the casket of a veteran or to accompany the urn. After the service, the flag may be given to the next of kin, or may be donated to a VA national cemetery for the Avenue of Flags, where appropriate.

VA national cemeteries are maintained as national shrines dedicated to preserving our nation's history, nurturing patriotism and honoring the service and sacrifice veterans have made.

Veterans with other than dishonorable discharges, their spouses and dependent children may be eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery. Reservists and National Guard members with 20 years qualifying service (who are entitled to retired payor would be entitled if at least 60 years of age), have earned the honor of burial in a national cemetery. Service members who die on active duty may also be buried in a national cemetery.