How much does it cost to be buried at Riverside National Cemetery?
Estimated prices for a Burial Plot for an Adult
| Single plot Space to bury a single person. | $500 – $10,000 |
|---|---|
| Endowment Covers ongoing cemetery upkeep and maintenance. | $100 – $900 |
| Administrative fees Any additional administrative fees that may be necessary. | $0 – $250 |
| Total estimated cost | $2,300 & Up |
Who is buried at the Riverside National Cemetery?
Ten Tuskegee Airmen are buried at Riverside National Cemetery: 1) Dr. Hackley E. Woodford, M.D., a Tuskegee Airmen flight surgeon who served during World War II, is buried in Section 49A, Site 1149. 2) Pilot Perry Willis Lindsey, who served during World War II and the Korean War, is buried in Section 63A, Site 768.
What can you leave at a grave site?
Most Common Grave Decorations
- FRESH FLOWERS. Leaving fresh flowers on gravesites is a timeless, classic way to decorate a grave.
- ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. Some cemeteries do not allow fresh flowers to be placed on graves.
- CANDLES.
- HANDWRITTEN NOTES.
- PHOTOGRAPHS.
- PHOTO ENGRAVED PENDANT.
- SOLAR LIGHTS.
- SPECIAL ROCKS & STONES.
How much does the VA pay for cremation?
Through the Veterans Administration, Veterans may be eligible for the following benefits: $300 reimbursement towards your cremation service.
How many soldiers are buried in Riverside National Cemetery?
Riverside National Cemetery
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Size | 921 acres (373 ha) |
| No. of graves | 228,000 (As of 2014) |
| Website | Official Site Veterans Department Grave Locator |
| Find a Grave | Riverside National Cemetery |
How are caskets buried in national cemeteries?
A traditional site for a casket burial is 5-feet-by-10-feet, he said. At these sites, the first person to die would be buried inside a concrete liner about 7 feet deep, with the second person to die buried within a separate concrete liner on top, about 5 feet deep, he said.
What does the VA pay for when a veteran dies?
VA will pay up to $796 toward burial and funeral expenses for deaths on or after October 1, 2019 (if hospitalized by VA at time of death), or $300 toward burial and funeral expenses (if not hospitalized by VA at time of death), and a $796 plot-interment allowance (if not buried in a national cemetery).