For an abbreviated list of Eligibility rules, please refer to the attached fact sheet. They’ll lead you, and others who are gathered to honor the deceased, to a committal shelter. They require that you engage a local funeral home to assist with this portion of the service. The information you provide us shall be used to respond and assist you with information you have requested from OAC. The OAC, including Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) website(s) does not collect your personal information unless you choose to provide your information to us. Faced with a shortage of burial spaces, the US Army announced Wednesday that it has proposed changes to the eligibility criteria for interment at Arlington National Cemetery. The committal service takes place at this location, not at the gravesite, and lasts for about 20 minutes. You should advise your family of your wishes and where your discharge papers* are kept. Eligibility for interment at Arlington National Cemetery is verified at the time of need (at the time of death) and cannot be verified by the cemetery or accommodated before that time. In fact it’s actually located on Joint Base Myer/Henderson Hall, which is immediately adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery. Ten or fifteen minutes before the service, the family is escorted to the gravesite location. Our research shows that finding a funeral home that understands all of Arlington’s procedures and handles a large Arlington caseload is critical. Thank you for visiting the Office of Army Cemeteries (OAC) network of websites, including mobile applications (apps) and viewing our Privacy Statement. IMPORTANT Do not ship mail, packages or cremated human remains to this physical address. Expansion plans … When you arrive at the cemetery, a cemetery representative will meet you and give you the deceased’s burial documents. Arlington ChapelJoint Base Myer – Henderson Hall1555 South Gate Road, Bldg 26Arlington, Virginia 22214(571) 730-7900. Family members are guests are asked to arrive at Arlington 45 minutes before the scheduled funeral. The information you provide us shall be used to respond and assist you with information you have requested from OAC. Welcome to Arlington National Cemetery, our Nation's most hallowed ground. For information on scheduled burials in our national cemeteries, please go to the Daily Burial Schedule . Fort Myer (home of the Army’s “Old Guard”) and USMC Base Henderson Hall provide burial and logistical support to the funeral operations at Arlington National Cemetery. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” – Billy Graham. Definitions of terms used can be found in Section 1 (553.1). Because of Arlington’s caseload, this can take up to several months. Please call for Post Office Box instructions.