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

Burial & Memorials

Donating Burial Flags to National Cemeteries

Avenue of flags

Most of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) national cemeteries display an Avenue of Flags on patriotic holidays and during special events. The Avenues consist of burial flags donated by the families of deceased veterans and provide a unique visible tribute to all of our Nation’s veterans.

A Certificate of Appreciation is presented to the donor for providing their loved ones’ burial flag to a national cemetery.

Please contact the cemetery of your choice for information on how to donate a veteran's burial flag.