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Some facts you should know
Those eligible
Because spade is limited, burial at Arlington National Cemetery is restricted to a very few categories of those who have served honorably in the Armed Forces. These include:
- Those who have died on active duty.
- Those veterans who are retired from active military service.
- Those veterans who are retired for disability.
- Those veterans who are retired from the reserves upon meeting the following criteria:
- Reached age 60 and drawing retired pay.
- Served a period of active duty (other than training).
- Veterans rated at 30% or greater disabled on the day of discharge (or the following day) and the discharge was prior to October 1, 1949.
- Holders of the Nation's highest military decorations (Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross or Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Medal and Silver Star) or the Purple Heart.
- Certain POW's who died on or after November 30, 1993.
- The spouse or unmarried minor (under 21) child of any of the above or of any person already buried on Arlington. An unmarried dependent student qualifies up to age 23.
- An unmarried adult child with physical or mental disability acquired before age 21.
- Provided certain special requirements are met, a veteran who is the parent, brother, sister or child of an eligible person already there.
The Cremation Alternative
In addition to ground burial, Arlington also has a Columbarium for cremated remains. Any honorably discharged veteran or his/her spouse or dependent children can be inurned there.
Those Not Eligible
Except as indicated above, parents, brothers, sisters, or in-laws are not eligible, even if they are dependents of an eligible person. Neither is the remarried widow or widower of an eligible person, unless he or she is no longer married at death. A whose last discharge was less-then-honorable is also ineligible.
Funeral Expenses
There is no charge for a grave (or Columbarium niche) in Arlington National Cemetery, for opening and closing the grave, concrete grave liner or for a government headstone.
FAQ's
| Q: | I am having trouble getting through to Arlington National Cemetery on the telephone. What is the best time to call? |
| A: | Between 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EST. Monday through Friday. |
| Q: | I am having trouble getting through to the cemetery. Can I fax the information to them and wait for a call back? |
| A: | No. You must speak with a representative from the Internment Service Office. |
| Q: | Can you make arrangements for us? |
| A: | Yes, we would be happy to do so for a small professional service fee. |
| Q: | My family would like to send flowers, are they allowed? |
| A: | Yes. They can be delivered the day of the service. We recommend Flower Gallery (800-275-5168) who will deliver to our facility. That way we can transport the flowers and protect them from inclement weather and insure timely delivery. |
| Q: | Can the service be photographed or video taped? |
| A: | Yes. It has been our experience that viewers see things in the photos or video that they did not notice during the service. It is also very good for those family members and friends who were unable to attended the the service. We recommend Ventures in Video (703-532-3400). |
| Q: | What exactly does Arlington National Cemetery provide? |
| A: | The qualified service member or their dependent receive grave space, opening & closing, grave liner and headstone. In addition the service member is entitled to honors, which include at the very minimum body bearers, firing party, bugler and chaplain, based on their rank. Dependents receive body bearers and a chaplain. |
| Q: | There is a Metro stop at the cemetery, can my family arrive by using the subway? |
| A: | No. The family will need their own transportation at the cemetery. They will assemble at the Administration Building and then will go in procession to the grave site or transfer point. The family does have the option of walking behind the caisson if they desire from the transfer point, weather permitting. |
| Q: | The family would like to have a private monument, is that still allowed? |
| A: | No. That section is now full and closed. |
| Q: | What are the different levels of Honor services? | ||||
| A: | They are listed below: Modified or Simple Honors (Also know as Standard Honors): Standard graveside honors provided for enlisted service members (Grade E-1 through E-9) include:
Full Honors: In addition to the standard military honors commissioned (Grade O-1 through O-10) officers and warrant (Grade W-1 through W-5) officers may receive:
Officers in the rank of colonel and above (Grade: O-6 and above) in the Army or Marine Corp only, are entitled to:
General Officers (Grade O-7 and above) are entitled to:
Armed Forces Honors: In addition to full honors, officers granted multiple-service commands are entitled to additional escorts platoons from each services. Military Spouses or Other Dependents: If qualified for burial at Arlington National Cemetery are provided:
No other military honors will be rendered unless the spouse served in the Armed Forces.
Generals and Officers of Flag rank will receive the following salutes based on their rank: 4 star = 17 guns |
| Q: | I would like to learn more about military funerals to better serve my veterans and their families. What do you suggest? |
| A: | The web sites listed below will provide an enormous amount of information. In addition you can write Arlington National Cemetery and ask for available publications. |
Important Web Sites:
Important Address:
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, VA 22211
Military Personal Records
1 Reserve Way
St. Louis, MO 63132
Military Funeral Services
P.O. Box 100206
Arlington, VA 22210
When Shipping, our physical address is:
14640 Flint Lee Road
Suite C
Chantilly VA, 20151
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