At Allegheny Cemetery, Veterans are entitled to a bronze or granite headstone through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As an honorably discharged veteran from the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard, you may be entitled to a headstone. All headstone inscriptions will include:

  • The person’s legal name
  • The Veteran’s service branch
  • The beginning and ending years of the person’s life

Optional information that can be included:

  • The full beginning and ending dates of the person’s life
  • The highest rank the Veteran attained
  • The Veteran’s awards and war service
  • An emblem of belief

Other inscriptions may be approved, including nicknames, terms of endearment (like “Loving Father”), and special unit identification. For more information on getting a headstone through the VA, contact our office.

Filing a Claim for a Veteran’s Headstone

When filing a claim for a headstone, the following forms must be submitted to the Veteran’s Administration:

  • Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Form 40-1330)

  • Veteran’s Discharge Papers (DD214) or other discharge documents

For information on applying for a marker or medallion, contact our office at 412-682-1624.

To determine your eligibility or to file your claim, contact your local Veteran’s Administration

Allegheny County Veterans Affairs

4141 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-621-4357

Veterans Administration

810 Vermont Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20420
1-800-827-1000