The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the award of a $4,448,885 grant to expand the Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in Garrison Forest, Md. The VA grant will fund development of burial space that includes full-casket and in-ground cremation sites as well as columbaria structures for cremation remains. Information on VA burial benefits can be obtained from national cemetery offices, from the VA Burial and Memorials website or by calling VA regional offices toll-free at 1-800-827-1000. Information about Maryland state veterans cemeteries is available on the Maryland Department of Veterans' Affairs website.
Learn more about military Burial and Memorial benefits.
VA Pays for New Maryland Cemetery
Week of October 27, 2008
Current Issue
- Vets' Caregiver Bill Stalled
- Holiday Mailing Guidelines Set
- Retirees and Vets Allowed to Salute Flag
- More Veterans in Government
- VA's New Look Website
- The Key to Getting Voc-Rehab Started
- VA Plan to End Vet Homelessness
- Craig's List Founder Joins VA Panel
- Help the Legion Help Recovering Heroes
- Leavenworth Cemetery to Expand
- Jacksonville, Fla. Cemetery Expansion
- VA Working to Improve Vet Education
- Featured Job: Healthcare
- State Veteran Benefits
- Deal of the Week: Coupons for Veterans
- Free CUNY Veterans' College Fair 2009
- USAA Open to All Vets Who Honorably Served
