Three floral arrangements accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed grave.įresh cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year.

flag and can also play Taps, either by a high-quality recording or a bugler.įor educational materials and additional information on this cemetery, please visit the Education section, located below.Ĭemetery policies are conspicuously posted and readily visible to the public.

When requested, a detail consisting of at least two uniformed military persons, with at least one being a member of the veteran's branch of service provide folding and presentation of the U.S. The DOD program, 'Honoring Those Who Served,' calls for funeral directors to request military funeral honors on behalf of the veteran's family. When possible, the melodic sound of live Taps can be heard echoing throughout the serene cemetery grounds, otherwise, electronic Taps are available at three committal shelters.

26, 2003 the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery inaugurated an all-volunteer Memorial Squad to assist in military honors.

When fully developed, this 982-acre cemetery will provide 400,000 burial spaces. 3, 1999, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery was dedicated as the 117th national cemetery within the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration.

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