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Florida National Cemetery Jacksonville
Florida National Cemetery Jacksonville is set to open late 2008 to early 2009. A 569-acre property designed to care for the approximately 325,000 veterans who live within 75 miles of Jacksonville. The property will contain both earth burials along with cremation burials and cremation niches. Below is a press release from the Department of Veterans Affairs concerning the cemetery. Our knowledgeable staff is constantly keeping updated on the status of Florida National Cemetery at Jacksonville, if you would like to receive e-mail updates on the status of Florida National Cemetery at Jacksonville as we receive them simply fill out the form to the left. If you have any questions you can e-mail our Veteran Care Specialist Jessica Watts at or call us a (800)752-6349
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Department of Veterans Affairs News Release
September 14, 2006
WASHINGTON – A 569-acre property owned by the City of Jacksonville, Fla., will become the site of a national cemetery to serve the burial needs of north Florida’s veterans for 30 years or more. The Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, announced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) selection of the site and intent to purchase the property. “Northeastern Florida is one of VA’s priorities for providing a national cemetery for veterans," said Nicholson. “Establishing this national shrine will ensure that thousands of men and women who have worn the uniforms of the U.S. armed forces have a place that honors their military service.” VA originally considered 14 sites and completed environmental assessments for four of them last spring. The Secretary made his decision after considering the viability of each site. The Jacksonville property is pasture land available for sale from the city and is north of the airport on Lannie Road. Funds for purchase of the land have been appropriated by Congress. Additional funding will be required for design and construction in future years. If the land is purchased in the next few months and design begins next year, VA could start burials by early 2009. The National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003 directed VA to build six new national cemeteries in selected areas with large veteran populations. Approximately 185,000 veterans live within 75 miles of Jacksonville. Veterans whose discharges are other than dishonorable, their spouses and dependent children may be buried in a national cemetery, regardless of where they live. No advance reservations are made. Other burial benefits for eligible veterans include a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate and a government headstone or marker – even if they are not buried in a national cemetery |
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