Guide to Burial at Arlington National Cemetery

A Guide to Burial at Arlington National Cemetery

General Information

Arlington National Cemetery is a national cemetery under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army.

The primary mission of Arlington National Cemetery is to function as the nation's premier military cemetery and shrine honoring those men and women who served in the Armed Forces. In this regard, the cemetery performs over 20 funeral services each day. The cemetery also has become an increasingly popular visitor attraction in the National Capital Area, serving approximately four million visitors annually.

Hours of Operation for Funeral Services

Funeral services are provided Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, during the hours 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Family and friends should arrive at the cemetery approximately one half hour prior to the scheduled service time. Telephone (703) 607-8585 to request funeral services.

Hours of Operation for Visitation

The cemetery is open year round (365 days) for visitation. The cemetery is open from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., October 1 through March 31. During the period April 1 through September 30, the cemetery is open for visitation from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.