Fargo National Cemetery

Cemetery policies are conspicuously posted and readily visible to the public.

• Fresh cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. Portable cone containers for flowers can be found throughout the cemetery in stone containers. Flowers will be disposed of by cemetery personnel when they are withered, faded or otherwise unsightly.
• Artificial flowers may only be placed on graves from October 1 through April 1 because the wires from artificial flowers have caused damage to the mowing equipment and pose a safety hazard to workers and visitors during mowing operations. They will be removed when they are faded or unsightly.
• Floral items should only be placed at either side of headstones in line with the headstone row. This allows for equipment operations and prevents damage to floral items. Flower items should be placed at the bottom of a column at the Columbarium.
• Floral items and other types of decorations will not be secured to headstones, markers, or niches. NO GLASS or METAL of any kind is allowed.
• The cemetery assumes no responsibility for items left on gravesites. Due to the open nature of the grounds, we cannot guarantee against theft, vandalism, or the effects of nature. Fargo National Cemetery does not sell or provide flowers, wreaths or other gravesite adornments and our staff cannot recommend a private florist.
• Planting of flowers, shrubs, potted plants, etc. are prohibited.
• Christmas wreaths or grave blankets may be placed on graves from November 1 through January 20. They will be removed after January 20 or when they become withered, faded or otherwise unsightly. Grave floral blankets cannot be larger in size than 2 x 3 feet. They cannot be secured to headstones or markers.
• Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, breakable objects, pinwheels, balloons, glass, shepherd's hooks, toys and stuffed animals and similar commemorative items are not permitted on the graves at any time.
• Small US, POW/MIA, US Armed Forces Branches, and Medal of Honor gravesite flags are authorized.
• Pets are not allowed in the National Cemetery. Working, licensed service dogs are permitted at any time.
• Sports or recreational activities of any kind are prohibited.
• Smoking is not allowed on the grounds, in any building, or the committal shelter.
• During the lawn mowing and grounds maintenance season, floral items will be removed from graves every week. The lawn mowing schedule is available from the cemetery staff.

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.

Fargo National Cemetery is a 34-acre Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) national cemetery located in southeast North Dakota. The cemetery serves the burial needs of more than 30,000 Veterans, their spouses and eligible family members.

This is the first national cemetery built in North Dakota and is part of the VA National Cemetery Administration Rural Initiative to provide access to VA burial benefits for Veterans who reside in rural areas and who have not previously had reasonable access to a VA national cemetery or a VA grant-funded state Veterans cemetery.

The cemetery was dedicated on September 7, 2019. VA began conducting interments shortly thereafter. The first phase of cemetery development offers more than 3,000 casket and cremation gravesites to accommodate burials for the next several years.

Mailing Address for Fargo National Cemetery:

2101 Elm St N
Bldg 40
Fargo, ND 58102

Directions from Nearest Airport
From Hector International Airport: Head south on Dakota Drive to 19th Avenue. Turn right, going west on 19th Avenue and stay in the right lane. Use right lane to turn on to I-29 N/US-81 N via the ramp to Grand Forks. Take exit 69 to County Road 20 and turn left onto County Road 20 (40th Ave N) to head west. You will reach your destination in 4 miles.