United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Burial & Memorials

State Grants Planning Model

This planning model is written to provide information and resources to state officials, cemetery staff, design professionals and other consultants. The planning model provides on-line information, data, resources and links for the purpose of planning and estimating the design and construction of a state cemetery project. The following pages provide an overview of the major program elements that are found in a state cemetery. Each section provides photos of the program element and written text about the element’s function, components, design requirements and cost.

Overview
State Cemetery Grants Application Process
Cemetery Components

Regulations 38 CFR Part 39
(See Subpart D for Project Standards and Requirements)