Bronze Star Grave Markers

Note: The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce an extension of the Bronze Star Marker program.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs offers a Bronze Star Grave Markers to mark the grave site of any veteran buried in the state, where permitted. Bronze Star Markers are available through your local county veterans service officer (CVSO). For a listing of Minnesota CVSOs, visit www.macvso.org.

U.S. VA Veteran Grave Markers

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs now offers a medallion to signify the deceased’s status of a Veteran. This new burial benefit will replace current bronze star markers available through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs for private burial sites.

The new medallion will enable Minnesotans to honor Veterans with a nationally recognized symbol of their service. All Veterans and their families seeking burial markers should order the new medallion directly through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The medallion is available in three sizes: 5 inches, 3 inches and 1 1/2 inches. Each medallion bares the inscription “VETERAN” across its top and the branch of service at the bottom.

More information:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Headstones and Markers Information - www.cem.va.gov/hm/hmtype.asp

Ordering a U.S. VA Headstone or Marker - www.cem.va.gov/hm/hmorder.asp

Information is also available by call the U.S. VA Regional Office toll-free at 1-800-827-1000.