Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery

You can place fresh cut flowers on your loved one's grave throughout the year.

At the time of burial, two floral arrangements with the casket or urn will be placed on the completed grave.

Floral items will be removed from graves when they become faded or unsightly. They may also be removed to allow mowing. Government supplied plastic flower containers are available for your use and located within the cemetery.

You can place artificial flowers on graves from November 1 through April 15. Artificial flowers are also allowed 5 days prior to Memorial Day and will be removed 5 days after the holiday.

Christmas wreaths or grave blankets may be placed on graves during the holiday beginning December 1. Floral grave blankets may not be larger than two feet by three feet. These will be removed January 20.

Cemetery personnel inspect graves for items on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month for items that are not allowed or unsightly. Durable items remain property of the person that left them. The person who left them must claim any items within 30 days or they are disposed of following the rules of federal property disposal rule.

Floral items or decorations may not be secured to headstones.

In-ground floral containers may not be placed in new cemeteries or new sections of national cemeteries.

To preserve the dignity and appearance of your loved one's final resting place, the following items aren't allowed at headstones or columbariums:

• Alcoholic products
• Balloons, candles, or vigil lights
• Decorative and breakable glass, plastic items, or objects
• Non-government supplied floral containers (pots, planters, glass vases, etc.)
• Objects such as rocks or other durable items, that when mowing or performing maintenance could become projectiles
• Offensive items or those deemed contrary to honoring Veterans
• Permanent in-ground plantings
• Pinwheels or windchimes
• Statues or stuffed animals
• Weapons of any kind, explosives, or ammunition

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.

The Public Information Center at the cemetery is staffed with volunteers Monday through Friday. If you would like to volunteer please call the cemetery office.

Military Funeral Honors
Various Veterans Service Organizations provide military funeral honors.

Directions from Nearest Airport
When using any Computer Map Program (ex: Map Quest) use Zip Code 44273.

From the North: Cleveland / Cleveland Hopkins Airport – Take Interstate 71 South to Interstate 76 East (exit 209). Take Interstate 76 East to Exit 2 (Route 3/Seville). Turn right onto Route 3. Go to the first traffic light, Greenwich Road. Turn Left onto Greenwich Road. Travel three miles to Rawiga Road. Turn Right onto Rawiga Road. Cemetery is 1¼ mile down on the left.

From the West: Lodi – Take Interstate 76 East to Exit 2 (Route 3/Seville). Turn right onto Route 3. Go to the first traffic light, Greenwich Road. Turn left onto Greenwich Road. Travel three miles to Rawiga Road. Turn right onto Rawiga Road. Cemetery is 1¼ mile down on the left.

From the South: Columbus – Take Interstate 71 North to Interstate 76 East (exit 209). Take Interstate 76 East to Exit 2 (Route 3/Seville). Turn right onto Route 3. Go to the first traffic light, Greenwich Road. Turn left onto Greenwich Road. Travel three miles to Rawiga Road. Turn right onto Rawiga Road. Cemetery is 1¼ mile down on the left

From the Southeast – Canton or from Akron/Canton Airport: Take Interstate 77 North to State Route 224. Go West on Route 224; will merge with Interstate 76. Then follow Akron Directions

From East: Akron – Take Interstate 76/Route 224 West to Exit 7 (Route 57/Rittman). Turn left onto Route 57. Go to the first traffic light, Seville Road. Turn right onto Seville Road. Travel three miles to Rawiga Road. Turn left onto Rawiga Road. Cemetery is ¼ mile down on the left.