National Cemetery Administration Press Room
Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs |
Acting Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs |
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Steve L. Muro was sworn in as Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs June 6, 2011. As Under Secretary, he is responsible for overseeing 131 National Cemeteries that provide dignified burial services for military Veterans and eligible family members, and maintaining the cemeteries as national shrines. |
The Acting Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs works closely with the Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs in managing day-to-day operations of the National Cemetery Administration. |
| Steve Muro | Ron Walters |
News Releases
- VA Announces New Online Resources for Funeral Directors
- VA and Ancestry.com Partner to Index Historic Burial Records
- VA Purchases Land for Two New National Cemeteries in Florida
- VA Awards over $47 Million for State and Tribal Veterans Cemeteries
- VA Expanding Burial Options in Rural Areas
- New VA Form Available for Ordering Veterans' Grave Marker Medallion
Fast Facts
- 131 VA national cemeteries
- Approximately 22,000 acres
- Largest National Cemetery: Calverton, NY - 1,045 acres
- Smallest National Cemetery: Hampton VAMC, VA - .03 acres
National Cemetery Administration Contact Information
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
National Cemetery Administration
(ATTN: 43A2)
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 461-6240
