Burial at Glendale National Cemetery: A family guide

History of Glendale National Cemetery

Glendale National Cemetery is located in Henrico County, VA, approximately 13 miles southeast of Richmond.

Glendale National Cemetery was established May 7, 1866, on land purchased from a local resident, Lucy C. Nelson. The cemetery name is taken from the farm located on this property, which served as a Union headquarters during the Civil War. Original interments were the remains of Union soldiers recovered from Malvern Hill, Frayer's Farm, Harrison's Landing and other areas in the vicinity. An inspector's report of July 26, 1871, notes a total of 1,189 interments, including 236 known and 953 unknown gravesites. The cemetery is composed of a nearly square plan, with the graves laid out in picturesque, concentric rows.

Glendale National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Monuments and Memorials There are no monuments or memorials located at Glendale National Cemetery.

Notable veterans buried at Glendale National Cemetery

The National Cemetery Administration documents the following veterans of note buried at Glendale National Cemetery, listed by section and site as recorded in the cemetery's official register.

• Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Recipients receive the Medal of Honor from the President on behalf of Congress. It was first awarded during the Civil War and the eligibility criteria, medal design, and recognition on a recipients' grave marker have all evolved over time. There are 434 Medal of Honor recipients interred at VA national cemeteries including 6 double recipients.
• » Medal of Honor recipients interred or memorialized here:
• Corporal Michael Fleming Folland (Vietnam). He received the Medal of Honor posthumously for service in the U.S. Army, 3rd Infantry, 199th Infantry Brigade, in recognition of heroism during a reconnaissance mission at Long Khanh Province, Republic of Vietnam, July 3, 1969. Folland is buried in Section H, Site 846.

Eligibility for burial at Glendale National Cemetery

Planning ahead for a Veteran's or loved-one's final resting place can eliminate unnecessary delays and reduce stress on a family at a difficult time.

The Department of Veterans Affairs covers the grave plot, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government-furnished headstone or marker, and a U.S. burial flag at no cost to eligible families.

Visiting hours

Visitation Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Hampton National Cemetery manages this cemetery.

How to schedule a burial at Glendale National Cemetery

1. The funeral home or family contacts the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-800-535-1117 (24/7 for active funeral arrangements).
2. Provide the veteran's full name, date of birth, social security number, dates of service, branch, and date of death.
3. Fax or email the DD-214 to the cemetery's interment office for verification.
4. Once eligibility is confirmed (typically 30–60 minutes for complete documentation), the cemetery assigns a date, time, and committal shelter.
5. The funeral home transports the deceased to Glendale National Cemetery at the assigned time. The cemetery handles opening, closing, and perpetual care from that point.

Where Glendale National Cemetery sits in the Virginia cemetery system

Glendale National Cemetery is one of the veteran cemeteries operating in Virginia. The cemetery is currently closed to new in-ground burials but may accept cremated remains in some cases. Families should verify status before planning.

For families considering alternatives, the nearest veteran cemeteries appear in our cemetery sidebar. If Glendale National Cemetery is fully reserved, those alternatives are typically the next options.