Memorial Headstones and Markers

Important Notice - New Law Concerning Eligibility for Headstones and Markers

Memorial headstones and markers, for individuals or groups, are furnished for eligible deceased active duty service members and veterans whose remains are not recovered or identified, are buried at sea, donated to science or whose cremated remains have been scattered.

Memorial headstones and markers may also be furnished in national, military post/base or state veterans cemeteries to eligible spouses whose remains are unavailable for interment, whether or not they predecease the eligible veteran.

These headstones and markers bear an "In Memory of" inscription, as their first line and must be placed in a recognized cemetery.

Memorial headstones and markers for spouses and other dependents are not available for placement in private cemeteries.

VA Form 40-1330, Application for Standard Government Headstone or Marker, must be submitted to request a memorial marker.