Pikes Peak National Cemetery

Our cemetery floral regulations exist only to reflect the honor and respect we hold for our Nation's Veterans by preserving the dignity and solemnity of their final resting place.

Fresh cut and artificial flowers are welcome any time of year using cemetery-supplied floral vases. Vases are available in bins throughout the cemetery.

Items left at the gravesite must be floral in nature (except as noted) and may not stand taller than the headstone or encroach upon niche covers. You may place one small American or service flag on the gravesite. We will remove and properly dispose of flags that are damaged, faded, tattered, or otherwise unserviceable.

You may place floral arrangements at the bottom of the niche column at the columbaria. To ensure space for other visitors, please limit floral arrangements to one per niche.

Due to the open nature of the grounds, we cannot guarantee against theft, vandalism, or the effects of nature.

March 15 to Thanksgiving: Flowers will be removed every Wednesday for mowing and maintenance, when they become unsightly, or if damaged by weather or wildlife.

Thanksgiving to March 15: Floral items in good condition may remain in place.

Thanksgiving through January 15: Wreaths (no larger than 18 inches in diameter) and gravesite blankets (no larger than 2 feet by 3 feet) may be placed on gravesites.

Easter and Memorial Day (5 days before and after): Potted plants may be placed on gravesites.

Prohibited items:

• Decorative items such as balloons, pinwheels, shepherd's hooks, wind chimes, lights, statues, candles, stuffed animals, toys, or other similar items.
• Breakable objects of any kind, such as vigil lights, glass vases, decorative glass or plastic items.
• Flags other than the American flag or service flags, and similar items.
• Food, beverages, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products.
• Hazardous materials such as explosives, ammunition, or weapons of any kind.
• Permanent in-ground plantings or floral containers.
• Metal, rocks, coins, or any other objects that could become projectiles.
• Items which are considered offensive or inconsistent with the dignity of the cemetery.
• Adornments are considered hazardous to visitors and cemetery personnel. For example, items incorporating beads or wires may present a tripping hazard or become entangled in mowers or other equipment and cause injury.

Prohibited conduct:

• No altering a headstone or niche cover in any manner. Examples include marking on, adhering photographs or keepsakes to, sitting on, placing objects upon, etc.
• No cutting, digging, or otherwise damaging the landscape.
• No pets are allowed on the cemetery grounds at any time. Only service animals are permitted and they must remain on a leash.
• No smoking on the grounds, in any building, or in committal shelters.
• No littering.
• No picnicking.
• No sports or recreational activities of any kind.
• No boisterous activity of any kind including, but not limited to, playing loud music or yelling.
• No loitering.
• No soliciting.
• No unauthorized gatherings or public gatherings of a partisan nature.

These rules are covered by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (38--1.218) and are subject to fines.

Thank you for showing the respect our Veterans deserve by following the rules above. Our Nation's Heroes, some of whom gave their lives for this country, deserve nothing less than an honorable and pristine landscape for their final rest.

Contact cemetery staff directly with any questions you may have regarding floral and grounds policy.

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.

Pikes Peak National Cemetery is a 374-acre Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) national cemetery located in the southeast portion of Colorado Springs. The cemetery will serve the burial needs of more than 95,000 Veterans, their spouses and eligible family members for the next 100 years.

The initial phase of construction developed approximately 65 acres and provide for approximately 13,300 gravesites, accommodating both casketed and cremated remains. In addition to gravesites, the cemetery includes other features such as a front entrance off Drennan Road, an administration building, a maintenance building, a flag pole assembly area, a memorial walkway, committal shelters, and a public information center with electronic gravesite locator and restrooms. Other cemetery infrastructure features will include roads, landscaping, utilities and irrigation.

The cemetery was officially dedicated on May 25, 2018 and the first burials took place on November 1, 2018 in the Early Turn-over Area (ETO) area of the cemetery.

Currently, we accept casketed and cremated remains for in-ground and cremated remains for both in-ground and above-ground burials (columbarium).

Directions from Nearest Airport
From the Colorado Springs Airport: Head north on Milton E. Proby Parkway Airport Exit Toward Service Road. Use any lane to turn slightly left onto Milton E. Proby Parkway. Turn left onto Creterra Parkway. Merge onto CO-21 South. Turn left onto Bradley Road. Turn left onto S. Marksheffel Blvd. Turn right onto Drennan Road. The destination will be on the right.