45 minutes prior to the scheduled service time:
- Family and guests arrive at the cemetery via Memorial Avenue.
- Gate guards will direct you to park in queuing lanes. Signs will let you know which lane is dedicated to your service.
- Proceed to the Administration Building, where the receptionist will guide you to your assigned family room.
10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled service time:
- The family’s assigned ANC representative provides guidance on the funeral procession.
- Procession departs from queuing lanes, led by the family’s assigned ANC representative, to the gravesite location or transfer point.
Arlington National Cemetery requires 100% ID checks at all entrances.
All visitors 16 years of age and older (pedestrians, drivers and passengers) must present a valid photo identification upon entering the cemetery. Visitors include all funeral attendees, tourists and personnel on official business. School group leaders and tour guides must also present the required identification. Original documentation is required. Paper copies or cell phone photos of identification are not accepted.
- Visitors 18 years of age and older must present a valid U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identification for entry.
- Visitors 16 and 17 years old who do not have a U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identification may present an official school-issued photo identification for entry.
- Persons who are not U.S. citizens must present a valid passport or U.S. State Department-issued photo identification for entry.