U.S. National Cemetery

A National Cemetery is a designation for nationally important cemeteries in the United States. A National Cemetery is generally a military cemetery containing the graves of U.S. military personnel and their spouses but not exclusively so. There are also state military cemeteries.

Related Topics:
Cemeteries - United States - Military - U.S. military

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The best known National Cemetery is Arlington National Cemetery outside of Washington, D.C..

Related Topics:
Arlington National Cemetery - Washington, D.C.

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Some National Cemeteries, especially Arlington, contain the graves of important civilian leaders and other important national figures. Some National Cemeteries also contain sections for Confederate soldiers.

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All but 16 National Cemeteries are maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The National Park Service (NPS) maintains 14, associated with historic sites and battlefields, and the Department of the Army maintains two. These exceptions are noted on the list below.

Related Topics:
Department of Veterans Affairs - National Park Service - Department of the Army

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