To obtain a Military Marker or headstone for any veteran of any war that does not currently have one 
you can obtain one for FREE from the Veteran's Administration. 

You will however be responsible for getting someone to install this marker for you, unless of course y
ou can install the marker yourself.

Cemetery staff in national, military post, and military base cemeteries are responsible for setting 
the headstone or marker at no cost to the applicant. Some state veterans’ cemeteries may charge 
the applicant a nominal fee for setting a Government-furnished headstone or marker.

You will also need to let the cemetery sexton or owner of the cemetery know that you plan on installing 
a new marker to obtain their permission. Often the VA will send the marker directly to whomever is
going to install the marker for you or to the cemetery itself. 

Also, be aware these markers weigh several hundred pounds so take that into account if you are thinking 
of installing the marker yourself.

Here are the links to obtaining markers and other information:

Headstones & Markers from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

New Law Concerning Eligibility for Headstones and Markers

General Information

Eligibility for a Headstone or Marker

Ordering a Headstone or Marker

Types of Headstones and Markers Available

Emblems of Belief Available for Placement on Headstones and Markers

Checking Status of a Headstone or Marker Request

Memorial Headstones and Markers

Setting Government Headstones and Markers

Replacement Headstones and Markers

Pre-World War I Era Headstones and Markers 









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