Due to the open nature of the grounds, we cannot guarantee against theft, vandalism or the effects of nature. 1.218 Security and Law Enforcement at VA Facilities.Ĭemetery trees, shrubs and/or any other plants may not be decorated with any ornaments of any kind at any time.įort Bliss National Cemetery assumes no responsibility for items left on gravesites. Modifying them with malicious intent in any way that would cause harm to staff/visitors, or altering (inscription not approved or inscribed by NCA), or marking by paint, marker, lipstick, or any other means is considered vandalism and may be subject to penalty as defined in Title 38 U.S. Any food or alcohol left at the cemetery will be removed immediately. Arrangements should be no taller than the headstone (24 inches). To maintain the dignity of the national cemetery, no items will be attached or glued to a headstone, marker, or niche cover. Flower pick-up dates are also posted on several "Next Flower Pick-Up" signs throughout the cemetery. Persons who placed items on graves may recover those items from their loved one's gravesites prior to the scheduled pick-up dates. These items cannot not be larger than 2 feet by 3 feet.įlower pick-up is conducted monthly at the end of each month. Wreaths, poinsettia's and gravesite floral blankets are only permitted on gravesites starting December 1st through January 20th and may be placed on gravesites along with fresh-cut and artificial flowers. Potted plants are only permitted on gravesites 10 days before and 10 days after Easter. Please limit to three (3) vases per gravesite. Plastic vases are provided by the cemetery and are in receptacles throughout the cemetery and should be returned to the receptacles when no longer needed. To ensure all veterans and their family members receive proper dignity and respect, cemetery staff will actively ensure all gravesites and headstones comply with NCA policies and established guidelines.įresh-cut flowers and artificial flowers U.S., POW, and military branch service flags are allowed at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Contact US NAVY Honorsįor educational materials and additional information on this cemetery, please visit the Education section, located below.
The Kiosk will generate a printed map with the name of the decedent and their grave location.Īfter confirming your service time with the National Scheduling Office or local cemetery please schedule military honors by contacting the following: The Kiosk is available 24-hours a day and contains the names of veterans and their eligible dependents buried at the cemetery. Please contact the office for dates.Ī general Information Kiosk is located just in the Public Information Center just inside the main gate. Memorial Day Ceremony (May) and Wreaths Across America (December). You can contact the National Cemetery directly if you: Need to schedule an Active Duty interment are cancelling or rescheduling an interment are changing information originally supplied to the scheduling center or have a request for disinterment and/or relocation to another national cemetery. Passing through the old gate and past the main flagpole on the tree lined avenue, visitors will have a spectacular view of the cemetery, rostrum, and thousands of stately grave markers framed by the Franklin mountains to the West. The Fort Bliss National Cemetery is a beautiful historic and water-wise National Cemetery located on 83 acres adjacent to Fort Bliss Army Post.