How Do You Get A Grave Marker For A Veteran?
If you wish to honor a deceased loved one who served in the military, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides a free government headstone or marker for eligible veterans. The VA only furnishes these for unmarked graves when the date of death was before Nov. 1, 1990. If the veteran died on or after this date, you can request a headstone or marker for the grave even when a private one is already present. You can have the headstone or marker placed in a public or private cemetery anywhere in the world. Visit the “Eligibility for a Headstone or Marker” page on the VA’s website to confirm that the deceased veteran is eligible for a government marker if you’re unsure. Although most armed forces veterans qualify, other military groups such as the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps must meet certain conditions. Disqualifications include dishonorable discharge, a federal or state capital crime conviction and discharge without being inducted into military service. Check the National Cemet
