National Cemetery Administration regulations allow for the inscription on the marker of a higher rank than the veteran achieved while on active duty if that higher rank was awarded during reserve duty of the same branch of service. In such cases it is important that proof of this higher rank be provided at the time of burial. Where space permits, additional inscriptions of terms of endearment, fraternal symbols or other designs in good taste may be ordered at nominal private expense. The cemetery must be provided with an appropriate line drawing of any uncommon emblem or design. Financial arrangements for additional inscriptions are made directly with the marker contractor.
Further details regarding inscription regulations are available from the cemetery office.
The permanent grave marker is ordered by the cemetery immediately following each interment. Until its arrival from the manufacturer, a temporary marker will identify the gravesite. Permanent markers normally are shipped to the cemetery within ten to fourteen weeks. Entirely new markers with multiple inscriptions are ordered upon the burial of surviving eligible next of kin.