Memphis National Cemetery 3568 Townes Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122
About the Business
Memphis National Cemetery is a historic institution located at 3568 Townes Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee. This cemetery is dedicated to honoring the memory of nearly 10 million Veterans through its digital platform, VLM. Visitors can post Tributes, upload images, and share information about their Veteran's military service. The cemetery is open for burials of Veterans, their spouses, widows, widowers, and dependent children who meet the eligibility requirements. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces may also be eligible for burial. The cemetery is open Monday through Friday, with some exceptions for federal holidays.
The cemetery is located in the northeastern section of Memphis and offers space for cremated remains as well as casketed remains in existing gravesites. Floral arrangements are permitted at the time of burial and certain guidelines are in place for the placement of flowers and decorations. The cemetery also has monuments and memorials, including the granite Minnesota Monument erected in 1916. Visitors are encouraged to explore the history of the cemetery, including its connection to the tragic USS Sultana explosion. With its rich history and dedication to honoring Veterans, Memphis National Cemetery serves as a place of remembrance and respect.
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Hours open
Monday:
08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 20:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 20:00
Friday:
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 20:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 20:00
Reviews
"Beautiful, serene, resting place for the warriors of our country. I do wish that the houses along Townes avenue were bought up and extended the cemetery. It is so beautiful in a run down neighborhood."
"We were at the Memphis National Cemetery June 5th of this year. We were unable to locate the area we were Looking for. Mr.H,H. stepped in and showed us where we needed to be and gave us fantastic information. The cemetery is neat, well kept, and the caretakers were working hard. Mr. H.H. and his crew are a credit to your cemetery!!! Thank you!"
"Beautiful national cemetery with a nice visitor's center and impeccable grounds keeping. This is a must visit for anyone with an interest in history and/or cemeteries. They truly do a fantastic job in honoring our veterans"
"I played ball in the open section when I was a child. It's filled up now basically. My father was buried there in 1977. It's one of the most beautiful & well kept cemeteries I've ever seen. Wasn't always that way. A real history of our country from the civil war on. A remembrance of fallen patriots, some unknown. I believe some of the Confederate tombstones have been altered. Shame"
"Both of my parents, friends of my parents & other family members are buried in this cemetery. Services are wonderful, staff is exceptional and helpful. I highly recommend anyone who can have a loved one buried here....do it. It is always clean, full of staff members working on the grounds......and a landmark for Memphis."
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