Best Military Cemetery Downey Near Me

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As of October 2019, Los Angeles National Cemetery has a new columbarium that is open for cremation interments. This new columbarium is located on Constitution Ave. on the west side of I-405 just 100 yards from the main entrance to the cemetery. The majority of the cemetery—the portion located east of I-405—remains closed to first interments but is open for subsequent interments. That is to say, if a Veteran or spouse is already interred there, the cemetery can accommodate casket burials for Veterans and eligible family members joining their loved one in an existing gravesite.

On rare occasions, burial space in the portion of the cemetery east of I-405 may become available due to disinterment from an existing gravesite or for other reasons. If burial space is available at the time of request, the cemetery will assign such gravesites to eligible Veterans or family members. Since there is no way to know in advance when a gravesite may become available, please contact the cemetery at the time of need to inquire whether space is available.

Burial in a national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

A Veteran's spouse, widow or widower, minor dependent children, and under certain conditions, unmarried adult children with disabilities may also be eligible for burial. Eligible spouses and children may be buried even if they predecease the Veteran.

Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty or who die while on training duty, or were eligible for retired pay, may also be eligible for burial.

Fax all discharge documentation to the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-866-900-6417 and follow-up with a phone call to 1-800-535-1117.

For information on scheduled burials in our national cemeteries, please go to the Daily Burial Schedule.

On October 5, 2019, the Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated a columbarium expansion at Los Angeles National Cemetery.

The columbarium expansion at Los Angeles National Cemetery is the first project under NCA's Urban Initiative to open. The Urban Initiative improves access to burial benefits in certain densely populated areas to better serve Veterans, their spouses and families.

In 1997, the Los Angeles National Cemetery established a Rose Garden Ossuary for scattering of cremated remains.

Due to the cemetery's proximity to the film industry, several requests for filming and photography are received each year. The location manager/student must contact the cemetery prior to any filming. All filming requests should be directed to the Los Angeles National Cemetery Director. A location permit is required prior to any filming or photographs being taken.

For educational materials and additional information on this cemetery, please visit the Education section, located below.

Cemetery policies are conspicuously posted and readily visible to the public.

Floral arrangements accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed grave. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing.

Artificial flowers and potted plants will be permitted on graves during periods when their presence will not interfere with grounds maintenance. As a general rule, artificial flowers and potted plants will be allowed on graves for a period extending 10 days before through 10 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day.

Christmas wreaths, grave blankets and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from December 1 through January 20. They may not be secured to headstones or markers.

Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, breakable objects and similar items are not permitted on the graves. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not permit adornments that are considered offensive, inconsistent with the dignity of the cemetery or considered hazardous to cemetery personnel. For example, items incorporating beads or wires may become entangled in mowers or other equipment and cause injury.

Permanent items removed from graves will be placed in an inconspicuous holding area for one month prior to disposal. Decorative items removed from graves remain the property of the donor but are under the custodianship of the cemetery. If not retrieved by the donor, they are then governed by the rules for disposal of federal property.

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4worldlovers: Please call our office for the combination for Agudas Achim and Young Israel Cemeteries.

Beth Israel and Mt. Carmel Cemeteries are open Sunday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm.

Take the 101 South, to the 5 South, to the 60 freeway East (or the 10 East to the 60 East). Exit at Downey Rd. Turn right onto Downey Rd. Stay on Downey Rd for a long block and a half. Cemetery is on your left.

Same as above to Agudath Achim Cemetery. Continue for a half of a block more. Cemetery is on your left.

Take the 101 South (or the 10 East) to the 5 South freeway. Exit at Garfield (on the ramp exit, stay to the right.) At Garfield Bl. turn left, the third traffic light will be Gage, make a left turn at Gage. Cemetery is on your left.

Take the 101 South to 5 South to 605 South. Exit on Rosecrans (keep right at the fork in the ramp) You will be on Flatbush Ave. Turn left onto Leffingwell. Make a right onto Domart, stay on Domart for two blocks, make a left to Briar Street, stay on Briar for one short block. Cemetery is on your right.

Take the 101 North to 405 Freeway North. Exit at Rinaldi and make a left at intersection to cemetery.

Go south on La Cienega Bl. Turn right to La Tijera, right again at Centinela, cemetery is on your right.

Take 101 South, to the 5 South, to the 60 freeway. (Or 10 East to the 60) Exit Downey Rd. Stay on Downey Rd. for one long block. Left onto Whittier. Cemetery is on the right.

Take the 101 South (or the 10 East) to the 5 South, Exit at Garfield, (on the ramp exit stay to your right) At Garfield Bl. Turn left. Make a left onto Slauson. Cemetery is in the middle of the block on your left.

Go North on Highland to Cahuenga (or 101 North) to Barham. Turn right onto Barham. Stay on Barham until Forest Lawn Dr. Turn right. Stay on Forest Lawn Dr. for 1.5 miles. Cemetery is on your right.

Take the 5;170 or the 405 freeway North to the 118 freeway west. Exit Yosemite Ave. Turn right onto Mt. Sinai Dr. Cemetery is on your left.

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