Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery

Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery LDVA operates four veterans cemeteries located across the state, offering a variety of burial options for veterans, spouses and dependent children.

02/13/2026

After months of waiting for the repairs on our Carillon Tower our bells are back in service. Thanks for your patience.

12/04/2025

Wreath Service begins at 10:00AM this Saturday followed by Wreath Placement.

* * * WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA * * *

Saturday - December 13 - 10:00AM
(Changes from previous years)

We have a new format this year. We will begin with our wreath ceremony promptly at 10:00AM followed by placing of wreaths by families and volunteers. Hope you are able to join us for this great celebration of honor.

Thanks to the MANY volunteers who helped us honor veterans. Thanks parents and grandparents for bringing the largest num...
11/11/2025

Thanks to the MANY volunteers who helped us honor veterans. Thanks parents and grandparents for bringing the largest number of children and youth we have ever had assist us. Thanks to all our veterans and families for allowing us the opportunity to serve you.

* * * VOLUNTEERS NEEDED * * *Monday - November 10 - 10:00AMPlacing flags on all sites in honor of Veterans Day.
11/04/2025

* * * VOLUNTEERS NEEDED * * *

Monday - November 10 - 10:00AM

Placing flags on all sites in honor of
Veterans Day.

Even with inclement weather we had a great Memorial Day Service. Thank you Dr Buller - LDVA Deputy Secretary - for a won...
05/26/2025

Even with inclement weather we had a great Memorial Day Service. Thank you Dr Buller - LDVA Deputy Secretary - for a wonderful Day of Remembrance.

Thanks for every volunteer we had this morning. Placing of our flags was another great success. Again, every veteran’s n...
05/23/2025

Thanks for every volunteer we had this morning. Placing of our flags was another great success. Again, every veteran’s name was read. Our veterans are never forgotten here at NELAVC.

* * * RUN FOR THE WALL - 2025 * * *We were privileged to once again have the “Run For The Wall” riders stop and place a ...
05/23/2025

* * * RUN FOR THE WALL - 2025 * * *
We were privileged to once again have the “Run For The Wall” riders stop and place a wreath at our cemetery. This is the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam war and the 35th anniversary for this ride. Thank you men and women for putting us in your schedule. We are honored.

* * * VOLUNTEERS NEEDED* * *We will be placing flags on all sites Friday, May 23 at 10:00 AM in preparation for our upco...
05/20/2025

* * * VOLUNTEERS NEEDED* * *

We will be placing flags on all sites Friday, May 23 at 10:00 AM in preparation for our upcoming Memorial Day Service.
Family members will be allowed to place their flag first then all volunteers will assist us in placing the remaining flags.

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* * * MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE * * *Rain or shine we will still have our Memorial Day Service starting at 11:00. We do owe a...
05/09/2025

* * * MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE * * *

Rain or shine we will still have our Memorial Day Service starting at 11:00. We do owe a debt of gratitude for their commitment during good and bas days. It may be mofified but still ON.

Monday - May 26, 2025 - 11:00A

Guest Speaker: Dr Jerome Buller
COL (USARMY Retired)
LDVA Deputy Secretary

Any service organization that would like to place a memorial wreath during this service, please contact us at 318-728-4346.

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* * * Unclaimed Veteran Ceremony * * *Public is invited to join us for the ceremony of an Unclaimed Veteran to be interr...
02/24/2025

* * * Unclaimed Veteran Ceremony * * *

Public is invited to join us for the ceremony of an Unclaimed Veteran to be interred at our cemetery.
Please join us in honoring the service of -
Navy veteran Edgar Barron Powell
Tomorrow at 1:30 PM,
Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Address

2413 Highway 425
Rayville, LA
71269

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 6am - 8pm
Sunday 6am - 8pm

Telephone

(318) 728-4346

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