Memorial Affairs

Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph L. Burke finally received the honorable burial he earned, more than 80 years after his death aboard a World War II “hell ship.”

Last week, the Omaha National Cemetery interred the remains of 16 World War II soldiers.

NCA earned the highest customer satisfaction score in 2025 by any public or private organization, according to American Customer Satisfaction Index.

VA, and the National Cemetery Administration, welcome the Honorable Samuel B. Brown as the eighth Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs.

“VLM for Living Veterans” allows Veterans to share their photos, autobiographies, military and life milestone achievements today.

How much do you know about VA care, benefits and services? Don’t miss out on what you've earned—check out the "2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers" handbook to learn more.

In November 2024, VA's National Cemetery Administration (NCA) officially opened new Green Burial sections at three national cemeteries.

Beginning on Nov. 9, 2024, VA will accept applications for payment of a monetary allowance for privately purchased OBRs and for OBRs provided by a grant-funded cemetery, when the OBR is placed at the time of interment. This allowance may be paid for burials that occurred on or after the effective date of the new authority which is Jan. 5, 2023.  

With help from VBA and NCA, an administrative correction honored a WWII soldier's service and Jewish identity.

This year marked the 75th year of the 2024 Gravois Trail Memorial Day Good Turn Boy Scout flag placing at every gravesite at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

NCA's Cemetery Restoration Project educates communities about private cemetery owners and the caretakers who honor and memorialize Veterans buried without headstones. The restoration project also restores these private resting places to reflect the dignity and honor these Veterans deserve for their service and sacrifice to our nation.

Rubber Tramp Rendezvous is held annually in January, and it provides an opportunity for those who live a mobile lifestyle—in vehicles such as vans, RVs, and buses—to learn more about the benefits and support available to them.