National Cemetery Administration

National Cemetery Administration operates 155 national cemeteries providing burial services memorial headstones and markers for eligible veterans and family members. Services include burial in VA national cemeteries perpetual care of gravesites Presidential Memorial Certificates burial flags headstones and markers for private cemeteries and nationwide graveside locator services. Pre-need eligibility determination helps families plan ahead for burial benefits. Veterans spouses and eligible dependents can receive burial benefits at no cost in national cemeteries. NCA maintains historic cemetery grounds and provides assistance with burial arrangements funeral honors and memorial services. Online tools available for finding burial locations requesting headstones and obtaining eligibility information.