national cemetery
Veterans' burial ground
A national cemetery is a burial ground established and maintained by a federal government, typically reserved for military veterans, their spouses, and other eligible persons.
In the United States, the most famous is Arlington National Cemetery.
He was buried with full military honors at the national cemetery.
- military honorsAwards for armed service
- federal oversightGovernment supervision of activities
- flag ceremoniesFormal observances involving national banners
- folded flagCeremonially creased national banner
- veteran benefitsAid for ex-military personnel
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