Memorial Day: Please Arrive Early

We urge our visitors to arrive early on Memorial Day. Due to anticipated capacity, the latest tram to transport visitors to the Memorial Amphitheater may leave as early as 10 a.m. Click "read more" for details. 

Published on: Sunday, May 28, 2023 read more ...

Find a Grave

Arlington National Cemetery's app, ANC Explorer, enables families, visitors and the public to locate gravesites, events or other points of interest throughout the cemetery; view front-and-back headstone photos and points of interest; and receive directions to these locations. The latest version also includes self-guided tours, easy access to general information, and provides the ability to save searched burial records to a mobile device.

Download the free app to your mobile device using the App Store or Google Play. Launch ANC Explorer here if using a traditional desktop browser. The app is also available for public use on kiosks at the cemetery. 

ANC Explorer Applications for Mobile and Web

Explore Other Army Cemeteries

Launch Army Cemeteries Explorer here if using a traditional desktop browser.


Tips for using ANC Explorer  

  • Use help screens to learn about the app's features and additional content. 
  • When searching for a gravesite, start with last name and first initial rather than filling in all fields. 
  • To get event and emergency notifications while visiting, ensure you enable "push notifications" and share your location. 

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides information on service members buried in VA National Cemeteries.

The American Battle Monuments Commission provides information on service members buried in overseas cemeteries.

BlackBerry App World Apple App Store Android App on Google Play ANC Explorer Website

Download in the Apple AppStore Download in Google Play ANC Explorer on the Web