Hours of Operation and
Contact Information

The cemetery is open to the public for visitation everyday during daylight hours. Cemetery administrative offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The cemetery administrative office may be reached at
(804) 561-1475.

After normal business hours funeral directors can call (804) 514-1214 or (757) 334-4731 to schedule interment services.

Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia
10300 Pridesville Road
Amelia, VA 23002

Directions

Provisions for pre-application

For expediency, the veteran may apply prior to death to determine eligibility for interment in the cemetery.

To download a copy of the pre-application form, please click one of the links below. You may also request a copy of the pre-application by calling the cemetery at (757) 255-7217.

Please remember that in addition to the pre-application form, you must submit documentation of military service (DD214 or equivalent) and a copy of a marriage certificate, if applicable. You must also inform cemetery management of other dependent eligibility status at time of application.

Pre-application form (68KB)
Authorized Emblem form (607KB)

Outer Burial Containers (Liners)

Veterans and their families may purchase outer burial containers (liners) at cost for use at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. The outer burial container sold by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is a reinforced concrete enclosure with a domed lid in which the casket is placed. Although outer burial containers are required, the container does not have to be purchased from DVS. Veterans and their families have the option to purchase an outer burial container and placement services from their funeral home or other source. Outer burial containers purchased from DVS cost $400.
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Events

Memorial Day Events
To commemorate Memorial Day, flags will be placed on all grave sites and the Avenue of Flags will be erected along the circle drive.

The administration office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to assist veterans and their families with grave site location, general information, and filling out the cemetery pre-application form.

Veterans Day Events
The cemetery will hold an open house event from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Veterans Day, November 11, 2011. Employees will be available to answer questions about pre-applications, benefits of burial in one of Virginia's state-operated veterans cemeteries, and cemetery operation procedures. Employees will also be available to assist visitors with locating grave sites.

The cemetery will be in full dress with the Avenue of Flags flying and individual flags on each grave site.

Other Holidays
On Easter Sunday, Mothers Day, and Fathers Day, cemetery staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist families visiting their loved one's grave site.

The cemetery staff looks forward to visiting with and assisting each family.

NATIONWIDE GRAVESITE LOCATOR

Gravesite Locator (Use this locator to find the gravesite of your loved one.)