Serves as the only marker of the grave. You can still get special terms of endearment (like “Loving father”) added. These can be used in private or in a VA national cemetery, state Veterans’ cemetery, or a military base cemetery.

Placed on an existing, privately purchased headstone or grave marker

Many states have established state veterans cemeteries. Eligibility is similar to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries, but may include residency requirements.

Burial benefits available include a gravesite in 138 national cemeteries with available space, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a Government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate, at no cost to the family.

Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 400,000 active duty service members, veterans and their families. Families come from all over the country to bury their loved ones at Arlington National Cemetery.