Veterans Cemetery

JOE LARSON - Cemetery Administrator

savmc@azdvs.gov

SOUTHERN ARIZONA VETERANS' MEMORIAL CEMETERY

1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-7144

1-888-952-4700
Fax: (520) 458-7147

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE NATIONAL CEMETERY:
National Memorial
Cemetery of Arizona
23029 North Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85024
Phone: (480) 513-3600

The Arizona Department of Veterans Services has VA Work Study program vacancies in the Sierra Vista area. Earn while you learn. For further information about this program, call 520-458-7144 go to http://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/wkstud.htm

If you would like to pre register you eligibility for the SAVMC, please fill out the Interment Application with a copy of your of the veteran's discharge paper work and mail it to SAVMC 1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635 Attn: Pre Registration.

INTERMENT APPLICATION

INTERMENT PROTOCOL

MONUMENT WORKSHEET

Floral regulations

Movie courtesy of Bruce J Wertz

Veteran Benefits Open House - Come join us at the Southern Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery Saturday, May 17th. Click here for more information.

The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services has established the cemetery on approximately 145 acres of land which was previously part of Ft. Huachuca Military Reservation. The cemetery entrance is south of Fry Boulevard on Buffalo Solder Trail. The state veterans’ cemetery has been made possible by a grant from the VA State Cemetery Grant Service in the amount of $7.7 million for construction and equipment.

The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery was held October 1, 2001 and construction started the next day. The cemetery dedication was held on October 26^th; interments began on Dec 3^rd.

Any veteran who has an other than dishonorable discharge is eligible for burial in the SAVMC. Spouses and certain dependents are also eligible for burial. There is no charge for interment, for either veterans or their family members. Veterans may choose:

1. A columbaria niche (which includes an inscribed granite niche marker) or

2. A full-casket, in-ground burial (which includes an inscribed upright grave marker and a single or double concrete crypt liner).

Applications for burial are available at the cemetery; most funeral homes in Arizona also have copies of the application.

Wreath Across America - Date: Dec 15th, at 10:00a.m.
Location: Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Assembly Area)

Event Description:
The 107th Civil Air Patrol sponsor by the Wreaths Across America, will be hosting this ceremony at the SAVMC Assembly area. They will lay seven wreaths at the base of the serve flag poles to show its respect and appreciation for those who serve. All wreath-laying ceremonies will be held concurrently on Saturday, December 15th, at 12:00 noon EST. For more information about "Wreath Across America" go to www.wreaths-across-america.org

Click here to photos of this event

Old Glory Journey of Remembrance ceremony - Date: Jan 14th 2008, at 10:00a.m.
Location: Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Assembly Area)

Event Description:
Starting on December 7th, in Pearl Harbor, Old Glory will travel to 20 states plus the Nation's Capital throughout the nation to historic battle sites.

The White House Commission of Remembrance has partnered with the USS Arizona Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum in a nationwide flag raising effort. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day marks the "official countdown" to the National Moment of Remembrance, 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.

The Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SAVMC) is one of these locations to be honored Old Glory on its journey to these historical places.

Sponsors: The White House Commission on Remembrance and the USS Arizona (Pearl Harbor Memorial Fund), United Veterans Council, local Veterans Organizations, US Army, US Air Force, US Navy, US Navy, and US Marine Corps.