Yes. You’ll choose either a headstone or marker and the material you’d like it to be made of. You’ll make your choice by selecting one of the boxes in block 15 of the Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Form 40-1330).
Get VA Form 40-1330 to download

You can request any of these:

• Upright headstones, in granite or marble
• Flat markers, in granite, marble, or bronze
• Niche markers, in bronze

Check our headstones and markers

Note: For burial in a private cemetery, check with officials at the specific cemetery to make sure they allow the style you want.
Learn more about burial in a private cemetery