Storm Damage

As a result of severe weather on Thursday, June 19, Arlington National Cemetery suffered storm damage. Throughout the week, cemetery crews will be conducting work to clean up this damage. Click "read more" for details. 

Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 read more ...
Important Visitor Information

In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures to ensure the safety and reverence of this sacred space. Please click "read more" for details. 

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 read more ...

Hours of Operation for Funeral Services and Visitation

The U.S. Army Band marches in a full military honors funeral with funeral escort in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery, September 11, 2019

Funeral services are held Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Family members and others attending the service should arrive at the cemetery 45 minutes prior to the scheduled service time. Families will not be allowed entry into the cemetery earlier than one hour prior to the scheduled service. Click here for information on the order of events at a funeral. 

Everyone attending funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery must provide their own transportation from the Administration Building or chapel to the final resting place (the gravesite or niche location).

To request or coordinate funeral services, please call 1-877-907-8585.

The cemetery is open for gravesite visitation daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.