Source: National Cemetery Administration · cem.va.gov · scraped May 2026
History of Seven Pines National Cemetery
Seven Pines National Cemetery is located in Henrico County, VA, approximately eight miles southeast of Richmond. The Battle of Fair Oaks (also known as the Battle of Seven Pines) took place in this region and the cemetery's 1.9-acres are located on a portion of a battlefield.
After the close of the Civil War, Lieut. Col. James H. Moore, assistant quartermaster, was authorized to select a site for a permanent national cemetery for the interment of the battlefield dead. The original 1.3-acre site was appropriated in 1866, and later purchased, from Richard Hilliard. Two small plots of land were added to the site in 1874 and 1875. The cemetery name is derived from the seven pine trees planted along the inside of the cemetery wall in 1869.
A program of concentrating the battlefield remains began in May 1866. More than four years had elapsed since the first casualties of the war had been hastily buried, however, and the remains were often difficult to identify. As a result, 1,216 interments were unknown here, compared to 141 known dead.
Seven Pines National Cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
Monuments and Memorial There are no monuments located at Seven Pines National Cemetery.
Notable interments
Veterans, public figures, and citizens of note buried at Seven Pines National Cemetery, listed by section and site as recorded by the National Cemetery Administration.
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Eligibility for burial at Seven Pines National Cemetery
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Directions
Situated approximately eight miles southeast of Richmond. The cemetery is located on Highway 60, two miles east of Richmond International Airport. It may be reached from Interstate 64 by turning south off the interstate at Airport Exchange to Highway 60 (Williamsburg Road). Cemetery then is about two miles east. Richmond International Airport is located approximately four miles east of Richmond City limits off Route 60. Travel two miles on Route 60 to the cemetery.
Floral and grounds policy
Our cemetery floral regulations exist only to reflect the honor and respect we hold for our Nation's Veterans, by preserving the dignity and solemnity of their final resting place.
Fresh cut flowers may be placed at gravesites at any time using cemetery-supplied floral vases. The vases may be found in a bin at the front of the cemetery next to the trash receptacle.
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
More than half of VA's national cemeteries originated with the Civil War and many are closed to some burials. Other sites were established to serve World War veterans and they continue to expand. Historic themes related with NCA's cemeteries and soldiers' lots vary, but visitors should understand "Why is it here?" NCA began by installing interpretive signs, or waysides, at more than 100 properties to observe the Civil War Sesquicentennial (2011–2015). Please follow the links below to see the interpretive signs for Seven Pines National Cemetery.
A National Cemetery System Seven Pines National Cemetery Visit the Veterans Legacy Program and NCA History Program for additional information. Thank you for your interest.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Seven Pines National Cemetery (by straight-line distance):
- Cold Harbor National Cemetery — Mechanicsville, VA (5 mi · closed)
- Richmond National Cemetery — Richmond, VA (5 mi · closed)
- Glendale National Cemetery — Richmond, VA (7 mi · closed)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Seven Pines National Cemetery have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Washington Memorial Park is a premier funeral home located at 6217 Memorial Drive in Sandston, VA. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel, waterside views, and mausoleums. Professional offerings include traditional burial, lawn crypts, and mausoleum entombment, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $810. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $1,045. 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, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian (Protestant) Funeral Traditions, and Jewish Funeral Traditions.
Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 3021 North Street in Richmond, VA. The property features well-appointed spaces including scott's chapel. Professional offerings include traditional funeral services, personalized funeral services, and limousine services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $2,030. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Baptist and Masonic.
Walter J. Manning Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 700 North 25th St. in Richmond, VA. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel and funeral home. Professional offerings include funeral services, memorial services, and graveside services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,365. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $1,365. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Non-denominational Christian, National Baptist Convention, Southern Baptist Convention, American Baptist Churches, Episcopal, United Methodist, Assemblies of God, Muslim, Presbyterian, Reform Judaism, Church of God in Christ, Progressive National Baptist Convention, and Church of our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith.
Bennett Funeral Homes is a premier funeral home located at 8014 Lee Davis Road in Mechanicsville, VA. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
March Funeral Homes - Laburnum Chapel is a premier funeral home located at 2110 E. Laburnum Avenue in Richmond, VA. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service is a premier funeral home located at 6500 Iron Bridge Road in North Chesterfeld, VA. The property features well-appointed spaces including modern facility, reception center, and visitation room. Professional offerings include funeral service, cremation services, and pre-planning, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $4,145. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $7,145, while direct cremation is available from $4,145.
Bermuda Memorial Park is a premier funeral home located at 1901 Bermuda Hundred Road in Chester, VA. The property features well-appointed spaces including cemetery property, landscaped gardens, and monuments. Professional offerings include cemetery services, traditional ground burial, and lawn crypts, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos. The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 2.6-star Google rating across 10 reviews.
Woody Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 1771 North Parham Rd. in Richmond, VA. The property features well-appointed spaces including crematory, chapel, and life celebration venue. Professional offerings include funeral services, cremation services, and burial services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $4,770. Traditional burial arrangements are offered from $5,120. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Buddhism, Catholicism, Greek Orthodoxy, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Protestantism.