Virginia Veteran Cemeteries
Virginia is proud to honor its heroes with three state-operated veterans cemeteries, each dedicated to providing a final resting place of dignity, respect, and remembrance. Operated by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, these cemeteries—located in Amelia, Dublin, and Suffolk—offer in-ground and above-ground burial options for veterans and eligible family members. The DAV Department of Virginia encourages members and their families to learn about these sacred grounds as places of reflection and gratitude for those who served our nation with courage and devotion
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Eligibility
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Members of the US Armed Forces who died on active duty
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Veterans: Honorable or eligible military service
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National Guard/Reserve: Honorable service or current active status
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Family: Spouse, unmarried minor children under 21, unmarried adult children permanently disabled before age 21
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Pre-Application & Burial
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Apply prior to need; download the pre-application form or call 855-4VA-VETS
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Submit DD214, marriage certificate, dependent info (if applicable)
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No cost for eligible veterans and their families may include: plot, opening/closing, headstone, crypt, maintanence
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Ceremony & Decorations
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Department of Defense's "Honoring Those Who Served" program provides military funeral honors
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Fresh flowers may be placed at anytime; wreaths permitted on select holidays
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Artificial flowers/decorations not allowed
Virginia Veteran Cemeteries
Application Submission Reminder
Please email, mail, fax, or hand deliver your completed cemetery application—along with all supporting documents and your Emblem of Belief preference—to the intended Virginia veterans cemetery.
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Important: Veteran’s discharge (DD214 or equivalent) must be included.
For questions or help, call (855) 482-8387, or
National Veteran Cemeteries
National Veteran Cemeteries
Closed no longer accepting veterans.
