Lebanon National Cemetery

Lebanon National Cemetery is not responsible for any items left at gravesites.

Floral arrangements (up to six arrangements) accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed gravesite by cemetery staff. They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations, such as mowing.

Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. They will be removed and disposed of when they become unsightly.

Temporary metal containers, provided by the cemetery, are available at various sites on the cemetery grounds. Please limit one per gravesite. Cemetery provided floral containers are the only floral containers allowed in the cemetery Perma-vases are not permitted, nor are they sold at Lebanon National Cemetery.

Artificial flowers and/or potted plants, in unbreakable containers (cardboard, plastic, metal), are permitted on gravesites from October 10 until April 15. They will also be permitted on graves 10 days before and 10 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day.

Items are subject to removal on the first and third Fridays during mowing season, and depending on the added frequency of mowing more often, up to twice a week. Depending on the growing season, artificial flowers/ potted plants may have to be removed to accommodate the early mowing season, up to twice per week.

Christmas wreaths, grave blankets, and related arrangements will be permitted on graves from December 1 until January 20. Grave floral blankets may not be larger than 2 x 3 feet, please do not wrap them in plastic, as it destroys the turf.

Floral items and other decorations may be secured in place (in the ground) by the donor. They may not be attached to headstones or markers. Floral "stands" and "saddles" are prohibited.

Pets are prohibited in the cemetery.

National Cemeteries are not recreational parks, they are national shrines. Jogging, running or other recreational activities is not allowed.

Unauthorized decorations such as permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, upright metal flag holders, and breakable objects of any kind and similar commemorative items are not permitted on the gravesites or on the monuments.

Understanding that families may desire to keep certain floral arrangements, we have in place a procedure that, upon the families written request, cemetery personnel will place the arrangement in a designated location for 30 days, after which arrangements will be disposed of.

The staff at Lebanon National Cemetery want to thank you for your cooperation in helping us to maintain this cemetery as a national shrine, a final resting place of Honor and Dignity, for the veterans of this great nation.

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.

This cemetery is supervised by the Kentucky National Cemetery Complex. Please call 270-692-3390 for further information. In the event of an emergency and you are unable to reach Lebanon National Cemetery office, please call Camp Nelson National Cemetery at 859-885-5727, and someone will assist you.

Directions from Nearest Airport
Cemetery is located on the Southern edge of Lebanon, Kentucky.

From Louisville International Airport take Interstate 65 North to Highway 245 South. Follow Highway 245 South to Highway 150 East. Follow Highway 150 East to Highway 55 South. Follow Highway 55 South to Highway 208 South. Follow Highway 208 South to the cemetery.

From the North: Take Interstate 65 South to Highway 245 South. Follow Highway 245 South to Highway 150 East. Follow Highway 150 East to Highway 55 South. Follow Highway 55 South to Maple Street. Turn right at Maple Street and continue to Highway 68, which is Main Street. Turn right at Main Street and continue to Highway 208. Turn left at Highway 208 and cemetery is directly ahead 1/2 mile. From the South: Take Interstate 65 North to Highway 245 South and repeat the directions noted above.

From the East: Take Interstate 64 West to Highway 68 South. Take Highway 68 to Highway 208 and turn left at Highway 208. Cemetery is located 1/2 mile ahead.

From the West: Take the Bluegrass Parkway heading northeast and exit at Highway 150 going east. Take Highway 150 East to Highway 55 South. Follow Highway 55 South to Maple Street. Turn right at Maple Street and continue to Highway 68 (Main Street). Turn right at Main Street and continue to Highway 208. Turn left at Highway 208 and cemetery is 1/2 mile ahead.