Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery

Fresh cut flowers may be placed on graves and in the gravel, areas surrounding the columbarium and memorial walls at any time and will be removed once they become unsightly. In addition, all items placed on gravesites can be removed to accommodate grounds maintenance to include removal of artificial flowers. Floral pickup is conducted every Wednesday of each month along with daily pick up of faded or unsightly arrangements and other items.

Cemetery furnished temporary flower cones are available and located throughout the cemetery in specially marked containers.

Artificial flowers and potted plants are permitted on graves and in the gravel, areas surrounding the columbarium and memorial walls five days before and five days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. Seasonal holiday adornments such as wreaths, poinsettias, and small grave blankets may be placed on graves beginning the third Saturday in December through the second Saturday of January.

To maintain the dignity of the cemetery, items such as candles, statues, glass of any kind, vigil lights, shepherd's hooks, wind chimes, pinwheels, balloons, memorabilia, or any item exceeding 24 inches in height are not permitted on graves and in the gravel areas surrounding the columbarium, or memorial walls, at any time.

Headstones and niche covers are federal property, altering or marking by paint, marker, lipstick, or any other means is prohibited. No object of any type will be secured to headstones, niches, memorial markers or memorial monuments.

The cemetery assumes no responsibility for items left at graves. Due to the open nature of the grounds, we cannot guarantee against theft, vandalism, or the effects of nature, including damage by wildlife.

Rules of Behavior: To preserve the dignity and honor of our Veterans final resting place, please observe the following while visiting the cemetery grounds:

• Guns, knives, or other weapons are not allowed.
• Pets are not permitted outside of vehicles except service animals.
• No picnicking.
• No sports or recreational activities such as biking, jogging, or running are permitted.
• No soliciting.
• Unauthorized gatherings are not permitted.
• Please do not litter or park on grass areas.

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.

Please note there are no restroom facilities at the cemetery.

Directions from Oakland International Airport
Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery is located in Benicia, California. The closest major airport is Oakland International Airport (OAK). This airport has international and domestic flights from Oakland, California and is 39 miles from the cemetery.

Take I-880 N from 98th Ave. Take CA-24 E and I-680 N to E 5th St in Benicia. Take exit 6 from I-780 W. Follow E 5th St, Military E and Hospital Rd to Birch Rd.