Types of Headstones and Markers Available

If requested, this new product will be furnished in lieu of a traditional Government headstone or marker to those veterans that died on or after Nov. 1, 1990, and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone or marker.

We estimate this new medallion will be available before the end of calendar year 2009 and we will begin accepting claims at that time.

Important: This benefit is only applicable if the grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone or marker. In these instances, eligible veterans are entitled to either a traditional Government-furnished headstone or marker, or the new medallion, but not both.

If you think you may be interested in submitting a claim for the new medallion, we will begin accepting claims once a contract has been awarded for its manufacture. Claim instructions will be posted on this website. If, after seeing the final new medallion design, you change your mind, you will still have the option to submit a claim for a traditional Government-furnished headstone or marker.

Please continue to monitor this site for updated information regarding this new product.

UPRIGHT TYPES:

These headstones are 42 inches long, 13 inches wide and 4 inches thick. Weight is approximately 230 pounds. Variations may occur in stone color, and the marble may contain light to moderate veining. (Shown is the Upright Marble)

Upright Marble or Upright Granite

FLAT TYPES:

The flat bronze grave marker is 24 inches long, 12 inches wide, with 3/4 inch rise. Weight is approximately 18 pounds. Anchor bolts, nuts and washers for fastening to a base are furnished with the marker. The government does not furnish a base.

The flat granite and flat marble grave marker is 24 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 4 inches thick. Weight is approximately 130 pounds. Variations may occur in stone color; the marble may contain light to moderate veining. (Shown is the Flat Granite)

Bronze

Flat Granite or Flat Marble

 BRONZE NICHE:

NOTE: Pre-World War I Era Headstones and Markers - In addition to the headstone and markers pictured, two special styles of upright headstones are available for Civil War and Spanish American War veterans - one for those who served with the Union Forces or in the Spanish-American War and another for those who served with the Confederate Forces. Requests for these special styles should be made in block 27 of the application. It is necessary to submit detailed primary documentation that supports eligibility. For further information click on the link above.