Families can now schedule burials at new WNY National Cemetery in Pembroke
PEMBROKE – The Western New York National Cemetery in Pembroke is now accepting applications for burials. The cemetery was dedicated on Monday.
As with all VA National Cemeteries, funeral directors can call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-800-535-1117 to schedule burial services at the Western New York National Cemetery.
Anyone seeking information regarding eligibility for internment in a VA National Cemetery can click here to be directed to Veterans Administration page on eligibility for VA national cemetery.
“Western New York is honored to be home to thousands of veterans who put their lives on the line to protect our country,” said Congressman Chris Jacobs in a press release this afternoon. “Now, they finally have access to a final resting place close to home, and the full memorial and burial benefits that they have earned. This day is long overdue and the product countless hours of hard work by advocates, veterans, VA employees, and community members to ensure our veterans are properly honored.”
