Source: National Cemetery Administration · cem.va.gov · scraped May 2026
History of Roseburg National Cemetery Annex
Roseburg National Cemetery is located in Douglas County, OR, approximately one-half mile from the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Roseburg.
Roseburg National Cemetery was established in 1897 to serve veterans residing at the Oregon State Soldiers' home. The Oregon Soldiers' Home itself opened in 1893 to "provide a home for honorably discharged soldiers, sailors and marines who had served in any wars in which the United States was engaged, or who served in the Indian Wars of Oregon, Washington or Idaho, provided they were or might become citizens of Oregon."
In 1933, the home was turned over to the National Soldiers' Home Bureau and its administration transferred to the new Veterans Administration; the cemetery attached to the grounds was included in the move. In September 1973, the cemetery was transferred to the National Cemetery System within VA.
Monuments and Memorials POW Memorial donated by Veterans of 20th Century.
Notable interments
Veterans, public figures, and citizens of note buried at Roseburg National Cemetery Annex, listed by section and site as recorded by the National Cemetery Administration.
Major Joseph Raymond Giesel, who was white, was among the first officers to train African-American marines.
He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2012 for his role at Montford Point, the segregated North Carolina facility where an estimated 20,000 black men trained from 1942–1949. The Marine Corps was white-only until 1942, when President Roosevelt directed that black soldiers be trained at Montford Point. Giesel served 21 years in the marines, in the Pacific Theater during World War II and in Korea in 1953. He died June 20, 2014, and is buried at Roseburg National Cemetery .
Section 6, Site 131
Eligibility for burial at Roseburg National Cemetery Annex
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Burial in a VA national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
Directions
Directions to the Roseburg National Cemetery Annex located at 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd. are as follows: Heading North on I-5, take exit 124. Left at stoplight on Harvard. Right on Stewart Park Dr. Cross the bridge. Cemetery is on right.
Directions to the historic Roseburg National Cemetery located at 1770 W Harvard Ave. are as follows: Heading North on I-5, take exit 124. Left at stoplight on Harvard. Cemetery will be on your right.
Floral and grounds policy
Cemetery policies are conspicuously posted and readily visible to the public.
Floral arrangements accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed grave. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing.
Weapons policy
VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218 prohibit the carrying of firearms (either openly or concealed), explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons while on VA property, except for official purposes, such as military funeral honors.
Possession of firearms on any property under the charge and control of VA is prohibited. Offenders may be subject to a fine, removal from the premises, or arrest.
Education and visiting programs
We are developing educational content for this national cemetery, and will post new materials as they become available. Visit the Veterans Legacy Program and NCA History Program for additional information. Thank you for your interest.
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Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Roseburg National Cemetery Annex (by straight-line distance):
- Roseburg National Cemetery — Roseburg, OR (1 mi · closed)
- Eagle Point National Cemetery — Eagle Point, OR (60 mi · open)
- Yurok Veterans Cemetery — Weitchpec, CA (141 mi · open)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Roseburg National Cemetery Annex have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Wilson's Chapel of the Roses is a premier funeral home located at 965 West Harvard Avenue in Roseburg, OR. The property features well-appointed spaces including crematory, cemetery, and chapel. Professional offerings include traditional funeral service, cremation, and burial, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,350. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $2,333, while direct cremation is available from $1,100. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Episcopal, Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Assemblies of God, United Methodist, and Church of Christ.
Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium is a premier funeral home located at 123 South 7Th Street in Cottage Grove, OR. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site chapel, reception area, and on-site crematorium. Professional offerings include cremation, online cremation arrangements, and preplanning, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,495. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $2,100, while direct cremation is available from $2,065. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Assembly of God, Church of God, and Christian (non-denominational).
Chapel of the Valley - L.B. Hall Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 2065 Upper River Road in Grants Pass, OR. The property features well-appointed spaces including flexible event space, celebration of life center, and modern funeral home. Professional offerings include funeral service, cremation, and burial, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,600. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,320, while direct cremation is available from $1,600. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Protestant Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.