Western New York National Cemetery

Cemetery policies are conspicuously posted and readily visible to the public. 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. Water will be available at outside faucets from May 15 to October 1. Artificial flowers will be permitted on graves from October 15 through April 15 and may be removed when their presence interferes with grounds maintenance. Artificial floral arrangements may be placed on gravesites five days before and after Memorial Day. Wreaths and grave blankets are allowable during December and January. Grave blankets must be no larger than 2 feet by 3 feet.

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.

Western New York National Cemetery is a 269-acre Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) national cemetery located in Genesee County, New York. The cemetery serves the needs of more than 98,000 Veterans, spouses and eligible children within a 75-mile radius of nearby Batavia, NY.

Contact numbers for military honors for the New York area:

• United States Army including Army National Guard, US Army Reserves and Merchant Marine: 888-325-1601
• United States Air Force including Air National Guard and US Air Force Reserves: 609-562-6141
• United States Navy: 800-856-7091
• United States Marine Corps: 866-826-3628
• United States Coast Guard: 216-402-6936

Directions from Nearest Airport
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, turn left on Transit Rd. Merge onto I-90 East for 16 miles take exit 48A. Turn left onto Alleghany Rd/NY-77 (1.2 miles) then turn right onto Indian Falls Rd.

Directions from Rochester: Take Interstate I-490 West for 22 miles. Merge onto I-90 West for 24 miles take exit 48A. Turn left onto Alleghany Rd/NY-77 (1.2 miles) then turn right onto Indian Falls Rd.