The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide, upon request and free of charge, a government Headstones or veteran grave marker to any deceased veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of the date of death.
For qualified veterans who died on or after November 1, 1990, and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased tombstone, VA may also provide a tombstone, bronze veteran grave markers, or a medal affixed to a privately purchased tombstone.
Flat signs are available in granite, marble, and bronze, and standing tombstones in granite and marble. There is also a bronze statue mark to identify the columbarium that is used to bury corpses. The style you choose must be approved by the person in charge of the private cemetery where it will be located.
If the National Cemetery, National Military Cemetery, or Army / Base Cemetery has a hall or memorial stone, the tombstone or designation will be retained based on the grave registration information provided by a close relative or authorized representative. I order.
Spouses and adopted children are not entitled to government-issued tombstones or insignia unless buried in National Cemetery, National Veterans Cemetery, or Posthumous Cemetery / Military Base.
Note: The tombstones and signs themselves are free of charge, but the applicant is responsible for securing the location of the cemetery and all installation costs are borne by the individual.
Who is Eligible for VA headstones and Grave Markers?
The qualification for tombstones or the VA designation is the same as for funerals at the National Cemetery. The Department of Veterans Affairs may not issue military grave markers to spouses or employees buried in private cemeteries. Inactive 20-year-olds booking can use tombstones or gravestones if they are entitled to a military pension at the time of death.
Brand type
There are several types of brands available.
Upright Tombstone – This tombstone is 42 inches long, 13 inches wide and 4 inches thick and is made of marble or granite. It weighs about 230 pounds. Flat Bronze Markers – Flat bronze markers are 24 inches long, 12 inches wide and 3/4 inches wide. It weighs about 18 pounds. Anchor bolts, nuts and washers have markings for attaching the base. The government has not provided any evidence.
Flat Marble or Granite-Flat Granite and Flat Marble Headstone are 24 inches long, 12 inches wide and 4 inches thick. It weighs about 130 pounds.
Bronze Niche – This niche brand is 8 1/2 inches long, 5 1/2 inches wide and 7/16 inches long. It weighs about 3 kilos. Mounting screws and washers are attached to the mark.
Medals – The VA provides, upon request, a medal that can be affixed to an existing, privately purchased tombstone or mark that indicates the deceased’s status as a veteran. This facility is designed to replace the traditional tombstone or government tombstone for those veterans who died in November. 1, 1990, and whose grave in a private cemetery is marked with a privately purchased tombstone or marker. Each medal is marked at the top with the word “VETERAN” and at the bottom with a service branch.
Who can sign up for VA Markers and Headstones
Only the following persons can apply for a tombstone, brand or medal:
- The blood of the deceased
- Authorized representative for the testator
- Authorized representative on behalf of a related member
- If someone other than the next of kin requests a tombstone, mark or medal (eg a funeral director), the application package must include a written statement signed by the next of kin or deceased by that person (the applicant). The statement does not have to be notarized.