VA Establishes Waiting List

Week of October 20, 2008

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is accepting applications for interment of deceased military veterans and deceased eligible family members at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery being developed in Bucks County, Pa. with burials expected to begin in late 2009. Families who are temporarily keeping the remains of loved ones in cremation urns or in other cemeteries should call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office in St. Louis at (800) 535-1117 for more information.  The office is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Central Time. Information on VA burial benefits is available on the VA Burial and Memorials webpage.