Casketed Burials & Cremation Internments
Casketed Burials at Barrancas National Cemetery
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
1 CEMETERY ROAD
PENSACOLA FL 32508
PHONE: (850) 453-4846
FAX: (850) 453 - 4635
The National Cemetery Administration honors Veterans with final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that commemorate their service to our Nation. At Barrancas National Cemetery it is the goal of our staff to provide a dignified service for all veterans and their dependents interred here in our cemetery.
Committal services are held at Barrancas National Cemetery Monday - Friday at the following times.
1. 10:00-10:30
2. 11:00-11:30
3. 12:00-12:30
4. 1:00-1:30
5. 2:00-2:30
Services are only 30 minutes in length and are scheduled consecutively. It is imperative that your party arrives on time and adheres to the schedule so that we may serve all families scheduled that day. We will not be able to hold a service for more than 15 minutes past its start time and no services will be allotted more time. If your party is late by 15 minutes or more, your service will be rescheduled for another day.
What to expect at your service:
A Cemetery Representative will be there to greet your service and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Clergy or Chaplains usually utilize around 10 minutes not to exceed 15 minutes at the start of the service. (Air Force will fold the flag at the start of the service then turn things over to the clergy)
Military Honors will be performed accordingly after the Clergy/Chaplain finishes. Honors will take 5 to 8 minutes.
There may be a few minutes allotted for family to speak but we encourage families to utilize the memorial service for lengthy tributes. Also please note that not only is time very limited but space is as well. There are no tables or stands available for pictures, or slideshows. If you would like to display 1 photo please make sure that your funeral director has the photo and the stand or table you plan to display it on and it can be set up when the flowers are delivered.
All services at Barrancas National Cemetery will be closed casket services.
Up to 3 flower arrangements can be placed at the gravesite, including the casket spray. Please review the Floral Regulations handout for more information about flowers.
The gravesite location as well as the Monument Verification forms will be given to the Next of Kin on record at the service. It is the Next of Kin's responsibility to verify the information listed on the marker and provide the additional inscription if needed, no more than 3 business days after your service. The cemetery staff is available to assist you with the monument verification if needed.
At the conclusion of your service you will be asked to return to your car and exit the cemetery so that we may set up for the next service.
Burial will take place immediately after the service, however because we have other burials taking place in the cemetery we ask that families and friends return after 3:30 pm, when interments are completed, to visit the gravesite.
Facilities:
Services are held at one of two committal shelters located at Barrancas National Cemetery. Your funeral director will be advised of your scheduled location prior to the day of your service.
No service will be held at the graveside.
Our Committal shelters are shaded and offer bench seating for the family (approximately 10 persons). There is standing room available for about 75 people.
Both committal shelters have a podium, and access to power if you need it.
All facilities and committal shelters have handicap access.
There are no restrooms or water fountains at the shelters. Please advise your friends and family to arrive early if they need to use the restrooms. Restrooms and water fountains are located at the administration building in the annex at 1 Cemetery Road.
Other Helpful Information:
The cemetery does not provide tissue at the committal shelters. Please feel free to bring tissue but we ask that all trash be deposited in trash receptacles.
In the summer months it can get very hot, please feel free to bring hand fans and/or bottled water if you need them.
In winter months it can get pretty cold so you may want to provide lap blankets.
We are located on an active military installation and ask that you please understand that there may be some noisy air traffic during your service.
There is no smoking at the committal shelters.
After The Service:
Family and friends are welcome to visit the gravesite after 3:30 pm, when interments are completed, on the day of burial.
The cemetery is open to the public 365 days a year during daylight hours. The gates will be locked at sundown. The business office is open Monday - Friday, excluding Federal Holidays, from 7:00am to 4:30pm.
Non-military personnel will have access to the cemetery, but must be able to provide a photo ID at the gate and a pass will be issued for your visit. Please do not bring any weapons onto the base or into the cemetery, and obey all posted warnings and/or signs.
A gravesite locator is provided to assist family members in locating their loved one's grave, and is situated right outside of the restrooms at 1 Cemetery Road, next to the administration building in the annex. You may also access the Nationwide Gravesite Locator online at http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/
If you need assistance locating or getting to a gravesite please stop by the administration office.
If you have questions or concerns about your visit or the care your loved ones are receiving, please stop by or call the administration office.
If you have any questions please talk to your funeral director or call our office at (850) 453-4072 Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
Cremation Interments
Cremation Services at Barrancas National Cemetery
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
1 CEMETERY ROAD
PENSACOLA FL 32508
PHONE: (850) 453-4846
FAX: (850) 453 - 4635
The National Cemetery Administration honors Veterans with final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that commemorate their service to our Nation. At Barrancas National Cemetery it is the goal of our staff to provide a dignified service for all veterans and their dependents interred here in our cemetery.
Committal services are held at Barrancas National Cemetery Monday - Friday at the following times.
1. 9:30-10:00
2. 10:30-11:00
3. 11:30-12:00
4. 12:30-1:00
5. 1:30-2:00
Services are only 30 minutes in length and are scheduled consecutively. It is imperative that your party arrives on time and adheres to the schedule so that we may serve all families scheduled that day. We will not be able to hold a service for more than 15 minutes past its start time and no services will be allotted more time. If your party is late by 15 minutes or more, your service will be rescheduled for another day.
What to expect at your service:
A Cemetery Representative will be there to greet your service and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Clergy or Chaplains usually utilize around 10 minutes not to exceed 15 minutes at the start of the service. (Air Force will fold the flag at the start of the service then turn things over to the clergy)
Military Honors will be performed accordingly after the Clergy/Chaplain finishes. Honors will take 5 to 8 minutes.
Families generally accompany the decedent's cremains to the niche at conclusion of military honors. There may be a few minutes allotted for family to speak but we encourage families to utilize the memorial service for lengthy tributes. Also please note that not only is time very limited but space is as well. There are no tables or stands available for pictures, or slideshows. If you would like to display 1 photo please make sure that your funeral director has the photo and the stand or table you plan to display it on and it can be set up when the flowers are delivered.
Up to 3 flower arrangements can be placed at the gravesite, including the casket spray. Please review the Floral Regulations handout for more information about flowers.
The gravesite location as well as the Monument Verification forms will be given to the Next of Kin on record at the service. It is the Next of Kin's responsibility to verify the information listed on the marker and provide the additional inscription if needed, no more than 3 business days after your service. The cemetery staff is available to assist you with the monument verification if needed.
At the conclusion of your service you will be asked to return to your car and exit the cemetery so that we may set up for the next service.
Facilities:
Services are held at one of two committal shelters located at Barrancas National Cemetery. Your funeral director will be advised of your scheduled location prior to the day of your service.
No service will be held at the graveside.
Our Committal shelters are shaded and offer bench seating for the family (approximately 10 persons). There is standing room available for about 75 people.
Both committal shelters have a podium, and access to power if you need it.
All facilities and committal shelters have handicap access.
There are no restrooms or water fountains at the shelters. Please advise your friends and family to arrive early if they need to use the restrooms. Restrooms and water fountains are located at the administration building in the annex at 1 Cemetery Road.
Other Helpful Information:
The cemetery does not provide tissue at the committal shelters. Please feel free to bring tissue but we ask that all trash be deposited in trash receptacles.
In the summer months it can get very hot, please feel free to bring hand fans and/or bottled water if you need them.
In winter months it can get pretty cold so you may want to provide lap blankets.
We are located on an active military installation and ask that you please understand that there may be some noisy air traffic during your service.
There is no smoking at the committal shelters.
After The Service:
Family and friends are welcomed to visit the gravesite after 3:30 pm, when interments are completed, on the day of burial.
The cemetery is open to the public 365 days a year during the daylight hours. The gates will be locked at sundown. The business office is open Monday - Friday, excluding Federal Holidays, from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Non-military personnel will have access to the cemetery, but must be able to provide a photo ID at the gate and a pass will be issued for your visit. Please do not bring any weapons onto the base or into the cemetery, and obey all posted warnings and/or signs.
A gravesite locator is provided to assist family members in locating their loved ones grave, and is situated right outside of the restrooms at 1 Cemetery Road, next to the administration building in the annex. You may also access the Nationwide Gravesite Locator online at http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/
If you need assistance locating or getting to a gravesite please stop by the administration office.
If you have questions or concerns about your visit or the care your loved one is receiving please stop by or call the administration office.
If you have any questions please talk to your funeral director or call our office at (850) 453-4072 Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
