Burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies is open to all Jefferson County, OH Veterans military of the armed forces and active military who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

A Veteran's spouse, widow or widower, minor dependent children, and under certain conditions, unmarried adult children with disabilities may also be eligible for burial. Eligible spouses and children may be buried even if they predecease the Veteran.

Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty or who die while on training duty, or were eligible for retired pay, may also be eligible for burial.

The cemetery employees believe that the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies is not only the resting place for your loved ones, but also a place for the living to treasure their memories in a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere.  It is their goal to preserve the dignity, beauty, and serenity of these hallowed grounds at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for years to come.

Burial benefits available for spouses and dependents buried in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies include burial with the Veteran, perpetual care, and the spouse or dependent's name and date of birth and death will be inscribed on the Veteran's headstone, at no cost to the family. Eligible spouses and dependents may be buried, even if they predecease the Veteran.

Cremated remains can be buried or inurned in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies in the same manner and with the same honors as casketed remains.  If you've selected cremation, there are multiple options available. For example, cremated remains may be interred in an in-ground gravesite or in a columbarium.

We will assist the Veteran's family will making funeral or cremation arrangements and make sure all documentation is taken care of.  We will also contact the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Scheduling Office to schedule the burial or inurnment. Any item or service obtained from Mosti Funeral Home in Steubenville/Wintersville, OH will be at the family's expense. 

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies is the only active National Veterans Cemetery in the Ohio Valley.

• Address: 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, Pa 15017
• Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Visitation Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
  
• Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

You can apply to find out in advance if you can be buried in any VA national cemetery. This is called a pre-need determination of eligibility—and it can help make the burial planning process easier for your family members in their time of need.  Any local Jefferson County OH Veteran is eligible.

For more information, we invite you to Contact Us today.

Burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies is open to all Ohio members of the armed forces and local Veterans who have met minimum active duty service requirements, as applicable by law and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.  To get started, locate your DD214 and we would be glad to assist you in beginning the planning process.