Burial at Southern Utah National Cemetery: A family guide

History of Southern Utah National Cemetery

The official dedication of the cemetery took place on September 10, 2025, with the inaugural burials occurring later that same month.

Notable veterans buried at Southern Utah National Cemetery

The National Cemetery Administration documents the following veterans of note buried at Southern Utah 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 433 Medal of Honor recipients interred at VA national cemeteries including 6 double recipients.

Eligibility for burial at Southern Utah 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: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

How to schedule a burial at Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah National Cemetery at the assigned time. The cemetery handles opening, closing, and perpetual care from that point.

Where Southern Utah National Cemetery sits in the Utah cemetery system

Southern Utah National Cemetery is one of the veteran cemeteries operating in Utah. The cemetery is currently accepting new in-ground and columbarium interments. Families should verify status before planning.

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