Lexington National Cemetery, US Department of Veterans Affairs

Address

833 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40508

(859) 885-5727

http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/lexington.asp

AKA:

VA

Description:

Provides burial space for United States veterans and family members. Lexington National Cemetery is closed to new interments. The only interments that are being accepted are subsequent interments for veterans or eligible family members in an existing grave plot. Burial space may become available due to a canceled reservation or when a disinterment has been completed.

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (EST) Administrative hours

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

May 24, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

833 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40508

Contacts

Michael Niclarz

Primary Contact

Director

(859) 885-5727

Phone Numbers

Main

(859) 885-5727

Fax

(859) 887-4860

Legal Status:

Federal Government

Description

Provides burial space for United States veterans and family members. Lexington National Cemetery is closed to new interments. The only interments that are being accepted are subsequent interments for veterans or eligible family members in an existing grave site. Burial space may become available due to a canceled reservation or when a disinterment has been completed.

Hours

Mon-Sun sunrise to sunset

Required Documents

Please submit proof of Military Service-DD214

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Member of armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement * Discharged under conditions other than dishonorable * 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

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Call for more information

Geography Served

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  • Kentucky

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    859-885-5727
    Type:
    Voice
    Name:
    Main
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