Southern Utah National Cemetery

Natural, fresh-cut flowers are welcomed on graves any time. We remove flowers when they become unsightly or to facilitate mowing.

One small American flag may be placed on the grave. We remove it when it becomes damaged, faded, or tattered, and dispose of it properly. No object shall be attached to a marker or niche cover, protrude above the top of an upright headstone or encroach on an adjacent grave.

Artificial flowers may only be placed on graves from 5 days before through 5 days after, Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. Potted plants may only be placed on graves 5 days before through 5 days after, Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. Christmas wreaths and grave blankets only may be placed on graves from December 1 through January 5.

The Department of Veterans Affairs does not permit adornments that are offensive, inconsistent with the dignity of the cemetery, or may pose a safety hazard. Permanent plantings, statues, battery or solar-powered items, balloons, breakable items, and commemorative items are not allowed at any time.

Cemetery personnel will routinely inspect for unsightly, unsafe, or unauthorized items. Durable items removed from graves will be held for one month. These items remain property of the donor but are under custodianship of the cemetery. If not claimed within 30 days, they are then governed by the rules for disposal of federal property.

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 Southern Utah National Cemetery is recognized as the first VA national cemetery located in Cedar City, within Iron County, Utah. It is positioned in the southwestern region of the state, approximately 170 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, and 252 miles south of Salt Lake City.

As one of eight cemeteries designated under the "Rural Initiative," the Southern Utah National Cemetery encompasses eight acres, two of which have been developed for use. This facility is designed to meet the burial needs of nearly 15,000 veterans residing within a 75-mile radius of Cedar City and St. George, Utah.

Military Funeral Honors:

U.S. Air Force and Space Force:

• 505-846-1804 (San Juan)
• 702-652-4136 (Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Piute, Washington, Wayne)
• 801-777-3967 (Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, Juab, Millard, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Weber)

U.S. Army: 719-526-5613 or 719-526-5614

U.S. Coast Guard: 510-239-1900

U.S. Marine Corps: 866-826-3628

U.S. Navy: 800-326-9631

Directions from Nearest Airport
Cemetery is located in the southwest section of Cedar City, Utah. From Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas NV, follow signs to get onto Interstate 15 North (about 0.3 miles). Drive approximately 173 miles north on I-15N to Exit 57 for UT-130/South Main. Keep left at the fork, heading west on Cross Hollow Road. Take a left (south) after the highway exit and onto Providence Center Drive. Pass the Home Depot and take a right (west) onto 1600 South. Cemetery is located approximately 0.3 miles from the turn on the left.

From Salt Lake City International Airport, follow signs to get onto Interstate 80 East (about 2.4 miles). Drive approximately 2.6 miles east on I-80E, take the exit for Interstate 15 South Las Vegas and keep left at the fork. Drive approximately 254 miles south on I-15S to Exit 57. Keep right at the fork onto Cross Hollow Road and take an immediate left onto Providence Center Drive.)