Source: National Cemetery Administration · cem.va.gov · scraped May 2026
History of Tallahassee National Cemetery
Tallahassee National Cemetery is located in Leon County, with frontage along U.S. Highway 27 (Apalachee Parkway) near March Road and east of Tallahassee in Florida.
VA purchased the 250-acre parcel of land August 2012 for $6.8 million.
Tallahassee National Cemetery is a result of the 2008 "Evaluation of the VA Burial Benefits Program." The independent study provided VA leadership the opportunity to review existing policies for establishing new national cemeteries and to continue to increase access to areas where significant numbers of unserved Veterans reside.
Notable interments
Veterans, public figures, and citizens of note buried at Tallahassee National Cemetery, listed by section and site as recorded by the National Cemetery Administration.
Under Development.
Eligibility for burial at Tallahassee 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.
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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
From the Tallahassee Regional Airport, head east on Terminal Loop Road for .2 miles. Keep right and continue 300 feet toward Capital Circle SW. Turn right onto Capital Circle SW and continue for 10.4 miles. Turn right onto FL-20 E/US-27 S/Apalachee Parkway. Tallahassee National Cemetery is located a little over 2 miles on the right.
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. Plastic vases may be found in containers throughout the cemetery. Please return these to the receptacles when no longer needed. Only plastic or metal vases are permitted. Cemetery supplied vases are federal property and are not allowed to be removed from the cemetery.
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 Tallahassee National Cemetery (by straight-line distance):
- Fort Mitchell National Cemetery — Fort Mitchell, AL (142 mi · open)
- Jacksonville National Cemetery — Jacksonville, FL (147 mi · open)
- Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville — Glennville, GA (170 mi · open)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Tallahassee National Cemetery have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Culley's MeadowWood Crematory is a premier funeral home located at 1737 Riggins Road in Tallahassee, FL. The property features well-appointed spaces including flexible event space, celebration of life center, and modern funeral home. Professional offerings include cremation, burial, and celebration of life, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,730. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,195, while direct cremation is available from $2,295. 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, and Black Funeral Traditions. The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 4.5-star Google rating across 139 reviews.
Culley's Meadowwood Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 700 Timberlane Road in Tallahassee, FL. The property features well-appointed spaces including flexible event space, celebration of life center, and veterans cemetery section. Professional offerings include personalized funeral services, cremation services, and traditional funeral, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,730. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,195, while direct cremation is available from $2,295. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Jewish, Muslim, and Christian.
Bevis Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 200 John Knox Road in Tallahassee, FL. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site chapel, reception hall, and warm and comfortable offices. Professional offerings include funerals, obituaries, and pre-planning, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,395. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $1,995, while direct cremation is available from $1,395. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Presbyterian, Baptist, Southern Baptist, and Catholic.
Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 2758 Coastal Highway in Crawfordville, FL. The property features well-appointed spaces including handicapped accessible. Professional offerings include funeral service and cremation, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $5,190. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,395, while direct cremation is available from $5,190. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian (specifically Church of God in Christ mentioned for staff chaplain). The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 5.0-star Google rating across 7 reviews.
Ivey Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 502 South Scott St. in Bainbridge, GA. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, chapel, and cadwell chapel. Professional offerings include traditional funerals, cremation services, and preplanning arrangements, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,175. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $4,675, while direct cremation is available from $2,175. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Pentecostal, and Church of God.
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is a premier funeral home located at 4278 Lafayette St. in Marianna, FL. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, chapel, and cemetery. Professional offerings include funeral services, cremation services, and traditional funeral service, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,295. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $3,295. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Protestant, Baptist, Assembly of God, Wesleyan, and Methodist. The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 4.9-star Google rating across 76 reviews.
Bryant Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 105 North Florida Street in Bainbridge, GA. The property features well-appointed spaces including funeral home chapel. Professional offerings include funeral planning, pre-planning, and grief support, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $4,370. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Baptist, Church of God, Buddhism, and Jewish.
Music Funeral Services is a premier funeral home located at 3831 North Valdosta Road in Valdosta, GA. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, chapel, and comfortable viewing space. Professional offerings include personalized funeral services, traditional funeral service, and cremation services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,795. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,285, while direct cremation is available from $2,795. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Baptist (Crossroads Baptist Church, Perimeter Road Baptist Church, Good Hope Church), Methodist (First United Methodist Church, Global Methodist Church - Park Avenue Church), Holiness (Little Block Holiness Church), Church of Christ (Forrest Park Church of Christ), Catholic (St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church), and Non-denominational Christian (Enoch Creek Church, TruthPoint Church, CrossPointe Church).