If you are participating in a public wreath ceremony, please consult the dress code.īegin your visit at the Welcome Center, located by the main entrance on Memorial Drive. Do not drink from spigots, as they do not contain potable water.īefore you visit, please review our safety guidelines and security procedures, including 100% ID check. The cemetery grounds are vast, and the weather is often hot during the summer stay hydrated! You may bring bottled water or purchase it at the Welcome Center, and our ANC Explorer mobile app will help you locate water fountains throughout the cemetery. Food and alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Military service members and veterans may salute.ĭrink water. When a flag is used in a ceremony or service, or a bugler plays Taps, civilians should place their right hand over their heart. If your exploration of the cemetery brings you near a funeral service, please move along to an area that is not the site of active mourning. If you encounter a funeral procession, please step aside and wait for the procession to pass.
Respect funeral services by staying at a distance. They are historic features of this sacred site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Do not damage or sit on monuments, gravestones, plants or other property. Only approved service animals and military working dogs are permitted. However, activities such as running, climbing, bicycling, playing sports or picnicking are not allowed. You are encouraged to explore the cemetery (you may walk on the grass to find a grave) and attend a public ceremony. Speak quietly and use headphones if you are listening to something, so that your experience does not distract or disturb other visitors.Įnjoy the space appropriately. We ask that visitors abide by the following guidelines. Please remember that Arlington is an active cemetery - a place of honor, grieving and reflection. Many come to pay respects at graveside services, or to visit a loved one's final resting place. More than three million people visit Arlington National Cemetery each year.