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The cemetery is not responsible for the loss or deterioration of potted plants, vases or flowers. Please check with cemetery office for location of holding area. Unauthorized items which have been removed from gravesites will be kept in a holding area for two weeks.
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For example, items incorporating beads or wires may become entangled in mowers or other equipment and cause injury. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not permit adornments which are considered offensive, inconsistent with the dignity of the cemetery or considered hazardous to cemetery personnel. Permanent plantings, statues, balloons, vigil lights, breakable objects and similar items are not permitted on the graves. For Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we will remove the items the next week. The cemetery staff will remove items 10 days after the holiday. During Easter and Memorial Day articles may be placed on gravesites up to one week before the holiday.
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This is the only national cemetery outside of the United States. The cemetery has the only Memorial Program Service Marker Processing Center site located in a national cemetery and outside of the United States. Over 1,900 burials are conducted each year. Situated on 108.2 acres of which 77.31 are being developed or have been developed, the cemetery accommodates casketed and cremated remains. The cemetery serves over 150,000 veterans in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, the Caribbean Region, and Central and South America. Puerto Rico National Cemetery became a national cemetery on July 12, 1948. We pledge to honor the dignity and memory of each person and to provide excellent service to family and friends during this difficult time. When the time comes, we will ensure the committal service and any other requests are handled respectfully. We encourage veterans and their families to talk with us in advance for information or about any questions or concerns. We are here to make the burial process as comfortable as possible. We hope you find peace amid these quiet and beautiful grounds and visit us again.įamilies often contact us during a difficult time - after the loss of a loved one. Welcome to Puerto Rico National Cemetery.