How many are buried at Houston National Cemetery?
109,000
Houston National Cemetery
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Type | United States National Cemetery |
| Owned by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Size | 419.2 acres (2 km2) |
| No. of graves | 109,000 |
Who can be buried in Houston National Cemetery?
Any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who dies while on active duty or any Veteran who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable may be eligible for burial in a National Cemetery.
Where are veterans buried in Houston?
Houston National Cemetery
Houston National Cemetery. 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr.
How many graves are at Fort Sam Houston?
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Owned by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Size | 154.7 acres (62.6 ha) |
| No. of graves | >170,000 |
| Website | Official |
Are veterans entitled to a free burial?
All veterans with other-than-dishonorable discharges are eligible for free burial in a national VA cemetery. Usually, the eligibility requirements are the same as for federal cemeteries. In most cases, spouses are eligible for burial next to the veteran at little or no cost. Also, markers are provided.
How are veterans buried?
Veteran burial benefits for a private cemetery include a Government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate, at no cost to the family. Some veterans may also be eligible for Burial Allowances. There are no benefits available to spouses and dependents buried in a private cemetery.
How many cemeteries are in Houston?
There are 48 Cemeteries in Houston, Texas, serving a population of 2,267,336 people in an area of 630 square miles.