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For Burial in a VA National Cemetery
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Gravesites in Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries cannot be reserved
in advance; however, reservations made prior to 1962 will be
honored. Families are encouraged to prepare in advance by
discussing cemetery options, collecting the veteran’s military
information including discharge papers, and by contacting the
cemetery where burial is desired.
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We suggest that if burial will be in a private cemetery and a
Government headstone or marker will be requested for the veteran’s
grave, that the family complete
VA Form 40-1330, Application for Standard Government Headstone or
Marker for Installation in a Private or State Veterans’ Cemetery,
in advance and place it with the veterans military discharge papers
for use at the time of need.