West Virginia National Cemetery

10/15/2025

Federal Government Lapse in Appropriations – Impact on West Virginia National Cemetery

• Our cemetery remains open to visitors, but staff may not be on hand to receive you as we are focused on interments only. If you want to talk to us personally, we recommend calling to ensure we are in the office and available at (304)265-2044.

• The NCA scheduling office number is 1-800-535-1117. Please call them 8:00 - 7:30 (Eastern Time) weekdays or 9:00 – 5:30 Saturdays to assist in determining eligibility and scheduling interments.

• The cemetery is open for visitation between dawn and dusk seven days a week

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10/15/2025

10/01/2025

VA national cemeteries remain open for interments and visitation during the federal government shutdown.

Honoring our nation’s Veterans and their families is our highest priority. To request and schedule an interment, please contact the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-800-535-1117, Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Eastern Time. All previously scheduled services will continue as planned.

Please reach out to your local cemetery if you have questions about visitation or scheduled services. Thank you for your understanding.

07/21/2025

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05/23/2025

We would like to thank all the volunteers that helped place flags today at both cemeteries. It was a great turnout. We pick them up on Tuesday morning at 830 if anyone is available to help then. It's very much appreciated.

05/19/2025

Memorial Day ceremonies will be held Sunday May 25th @ 1pm at the West Virginia National Cemetery and Monday May 26th at the Grafton National Cemetery, following the parade, approximately 12 noon.

05/19/2025

Hello. We will be placing gravesite flags on Friday May 23rd at 4pm at both cemeteries. Any and all volunteers are welcomed and much appreciated.

02/03/2025

Good morning. We are currently having phone issues (02-03-2025). If you need to reach the office please call 304-203-9536

07/30/2024

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05/04/2024

Gravesite flags are being placed Friday May 24 @ 4pm. Volunteers are greatly appreciated. Any questions, please call the office 304-265-2044.

04/01/2024

Mowing season is here. Please remember only fresh cut flowers are permitted on graves.
Thank you

01/13/2024

UPDATE: Wreaths Across America wreath removal has been pushed back to Feb 3, 2024 @ 8:00am

Please remember, if you have wreaths or grave blankets that you want to keep, please have them removed from the graves no later than January 19th. We, along with volunteers will be picking up all wreaths and grave blankets on January 20th for disposal.