Government headstones and markers faqs | veterans affairs
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ALL HEADSTONES AND MARKERS MUST INCLUDE: * The person’s legal name * The Veteran’s service branch * The beginning and ending years of the person’s life * The section and grave number (if in
a state or national cemetery) YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO INSCRIBE: * The full beginning and ending dates of the person’s life * The highest rank the Veteran attained * The Veteran’s awards and
war service * An emblem of belief WE MAY APPROVE OTHER REQUESTS, SUCH AS: * Nicknames * Terms of endearment (like “Loving Father”) * Special unit identification The person’s next of kin, or
an authorized representative (like a funeral home director) must provide this information to cemetery officials at a national cemetery, state Veterans cemetery, military post cemetery, or
military base cemetery. These officials will order the headstone or marker for you.