Hours of Operation for Funeral Services and Visitation

A visitor placing a wreath at the Challenger Memorial

Funeral services are held Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday services are also available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for services that do not require military honors.

Family members and others attending the funeral should arrive at the cemetery 30 minutes prior to the scheduled service time. To request or coordinate funeral services, please call (877) 907-8585.

Everyone attending funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery must provide their own transportation from the Administration Building or chapel to the final resting place - the gravesite or niche location.

Hours of Operation for Gravesite Visitation:

The cemetery is open year-round (365 days) for gravesite visitation.

October 1 through March 31: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 1 through September 30: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.