If I am a Veteran and plan to be buried in a National Cemetery, is my spouse eligible to be buried next to me?
Yes, a space for your spouse or any other minor children can be authorized at the time of your death.
What does the Government give a Veteran in regards to a marker?
The United States government provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans and eligible dependents anywhere in the world ...
What is a disinterment? What is the process, and why does it happen?
Disinterment is the removal of the casket containing human remains from a grave. Laws governing disinterment vary by state or ...
In a hundred years, will this cemetery still be here?
We think of cemetery lands as being in perpetuity. There are cemeteries throughout the world that have been in existence ...
Will a cemetery ever be used for something else? Can the bodies be moved and buildings built?
Communities afford respect to cemeteries and to the memorialization which cemeteries provide. In order to protect interment rights holders, strict ...
Is a cemetery property tax deductible?
No, the purchase of a grave is not tax-deductible, although the charitable donation of unwanted grave spaces may be deductible ...
Can I resell my grave?
It really depends on the rules and regulations of the cemetery and the laws of the state or province in ...
What guarantee do I have that endowment care will take care of the cemetery?
While not guaranteed, endowment care funds are very conservatively managed. Income from the fund can only be spent on care ...
What is endowment care?
A portion of the purchase price of the grave is contributed to an endowment care fund. Income from the endowment ...
When I buy a grave do I receive a deed, just like when I purchase other types of real estate?
When you purchase a grave you are in fact purchasing the right to designate who may be interred in the ...
