Military grave markers are an important way in which our veterans can be honored for all eternity. Unfortunately, many of the graves of U.S. soldiers who have died in the wars fought by our country are now forgotten and unmarked. Equally disturbing is the fact that the final resting places of veterans who survived their wars and returned to the United States to live until their natural ends are often unmarked as well.
Free military grave markers for the unmarked grave of any United States veteran can be ordered from the U.S. Veterans Administration. These markers are available in many different styles and can be made from either marble or bronze. Best of all, anyone can order a marker; you do not have to be a descendant or relative.
The application for ordering veterans grave markers can be obtained by writing to the Monument Service Division of the Veterans Administration in Washington D.C. Although the marker is free, you may have to pay to have it erected or placed in the cemetery. The stones are very heavy and should be sent directly to the cemetery.
It can also take up to two years to process an application for a grave marker. For those who are unwilling to wait that long, many memorial retailers can provide identical monuments for a very reasonable fee in a very short amount of time. To order one of these affordable grave markers, contact a supplier in your area or through the internet. You might also ask the funeral parlor if they have any suggestions.