Snake River Canyon National Cemetery

Floral arrangements accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed grave. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing.

Artificial flowers and potted plants will be permitted on graves between November 1 and March 1. As a general rule, artificial flowers and potted plants will be allowed on graves for a period extending five days before through five days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day.

Holiday wreaths, grave pillows (2x2) and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from December 1 through January 20. They may not be secured to headstones or markers.

Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, breakable objects and similar items are not permitted on the graves. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not permit adornments that are considered offensive, inconsistent with the dignity of the cemetery or considered hazardous to cemetery personnel. For example, items incorporating beads or wires may become entangled in mowers or other equipment and cause injury.

Permanent items removed from graves will be placed in an inconspicuous holding area for one month prior to disposal. Decorative items removed from graves remain the property of the donor but are under the custodianship of the cemetery. If not retrieved by the donor, they are then governed by the rules for disposal of federal property. Cemetery is not responsible for items left on gravesites.

During the mowing season, arrangements are removed from gravesites on a weekly basis or when they become withered and unsightly.

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 office for the cemetery is located off-site. Willamette National Cemetery oversees this cemetery. If you are unable to reach cemetery staff at the number above, please call 503-273-5250.

Please note there are no restroom facilities at the cemetery.

Directions from Nearest Airport
From Magic Valley Regional Airport, turn left onto E 3400 N and in approximately 5 miles, turn right onto US-93 N. Proceed on US-93 for approximately 5 miles and turn left to merge onto US-30 W. Stay on US-30 W for approximately 9 miles and turn right onto N 1600 E, and, turn left in an 1/2 mile on E 4150 N/E. Elm St. The cemetery entrance is on the right.