Fort McPherson National Cemetery

02/19/2026

New Emblems of Belief
NCA has added new Emblems of Belief to those previously available for government-provided headstones and markers. There are now over 80 designs from which to choose!

02/11/2026

VA's National Cemetery Administration scored 98 out of 100 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index, the highest ever attained. This marks the eighth consecutive time NCA has ranked first nationwide in the survey. The average government score for 2025 is 70. No other public, private or nonprofit organization in the country has received the consistently high customer satisfaction ratings as NCA over the past decade-plus.

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-sets-new-record-for-customer-satisfaction-in-memorial-services/

01/02/2026

The Wreaths Across America wreath pick up is Saturday January 18, 2026. Volunteers will meet at the cemetery at 10:00 a.m. CST.

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12/31/2025

Happy New Year!!! The Fort McPherson National Cemetery administrative office will be closed on Thursday 01/01/2026 in observance of the New Year. The cemetery is open from dawn till dusk 365 days a year.

12/13/2025

Due to poor weather conditions and icy roads the event coordinator for the Wreaths Across America Organization is cancelling the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at the Fort McPherson National Cemetery today December 13, 2025. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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11/17/2025

Now that the Government Shutdown is over, the Fort McPherson National Cemetery is back to regular business hours. The administrative building is open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding federal holidays. The cemetery is open from dawn till dusk 7 days a week. If you have any questions feel free to call us at (308) 582-4433. You can also go to https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/FtMcPherson.asp for further cemetery information.

10/15/2025

Federal Government Lapse in Appropriations – Impact on Fort McPherson 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 (308)582.4433.

• 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.

For additional information, visit: https://department.va.gov/contingency-planning/

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.

09/26/2025

08/21/2025

Plan Today, Honor Forever
VETERANS: Did you know you’ve earned VA burial and memorial benefits? No-cost benefits are available even if you choose a private cemetery.
Learn more: https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

08/15/2025