Bronze Medallions for Private Headstones

If a family has already purchased a private headstone, the VA may provide a bronze medallion that can be affixed to the existing monument.

These medallions identify the deceased as a United States military veteran and are available in different sizes depending on the headstone design.

This option allows families to maintain their chosen memorial while still including official recognition of military service.

VA Memorial Plaques

In certain situations, the VA may provide a memorial plaque instead of a traditional headstone or marker.

Memorial plaques are typically used when:

• A veteran’s remains are not recovered, or

• The veteran is memorialized but not buried at a specific gravesite.

These plaques serve as a permanent tribute to the veteran’s service and sacrifice.

**If chosen, Veteran would not be eligible for burial in a National Cemetery**

VA Burial Urns

The VA also offers burial urns for the cremated remains of eligible veterans.

These urns are designed specifically for burial in national cemeteries and provide a dignified resting place for cremated remains.

Urns provided through the VA are intended to meet national cemetery standards while honoring the veteran’s military service.