Arlington National Cemetery is the most hallowed burial ground of our nation's fallen. A fully operational national cemetery since May 1864, Arlington conducts between 27and 30 funeral serviceseach weekday and between six and eightservices on Saturdays —final farewells to fallen heroes and their family members.
Arlington is one of the few cemeteries that offers graveside burials with military funeral honors with escort. For families, a service at Arlington is the time whenthe United States military bestows the honors befitting the service and sacrifice of their loved one. We consider it part of our sacred trust to ensure that each funeral is executed with the utmost dignity and respect.
We suggest wearing attire that is appropriate for the season, but also respects thedignity of the occasion. Proper footwear thatallows mobility on hard and soft surfacesis recommended.
Arlington National Cemetery does not provide transportation to funerals. Attendees must provide their own transportation.
Arlington National Cemetery requires 100% ID checks at all entrances.
All visitors 16years of age and older (pedestrians, drivers and passengers) must present a valid photo identification upon entering the cemetery.Visitors include all funeral attendees, touristsand personnel on official business. School group leaders and tour guides must also present the required identification.Original documentation is required.Paper copies or cell phone photos of identification are not accepted.
- Visitors18 years of age and oldermust presenta valid U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identificationfor entry.
- Visitors16 and 17 years oldwho do not have a U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identification may presentan official school-issued photo identificationfor entry.
- Persons who arenot U.S. citizensmust presenta valid passport or U.S. State Department-issued photo identificationfor entry.
