Flagholders for Veterans
Who receives a flagholder?
Every honorably discharged U.S. veteran is entitled to a flagholder marking their service. From Memorial Day to September 11, the VA arranges for U.S. flags to be placed by volunteers, including the VFW, American Legion, and Boy Scouts.
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How can I help?
Flagholders, once bronze, are now made of lighter metal due to theft. If you see theft occurring, stay safe and contact our office or the police. These flagholders honor the sacrifices of our veterans—help us protect them.
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Missing a flagholder or flag?
The VA provides one flagholder per veteran and does not replace stolen ones. Contact the cemetery office to check for a spare. Flags are flown between May 31 and September 11—if one is missing, it may be due to squirrels. Call us, and we’ll replace it if possible.
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Veterans of other countries
U.S. flagholders and flags honor U.S. veterans. Confederate veterans, as recognized since 1958, are also eligible.
Recent Loss
Transporting a Loved One to Erie for Burial
If your loved one passes away out of town but wishes to be buried in Erie, contact a funeral director. If a pre-paid burial plan exists, reach out to that funeral home—they will handle the arrangements for you.
What if cremation is involved?
If cremation occurs elsewhere with interment planned in Erie, the cremation provider will return the remains to you. You can schedule the interment at your convenience—just call us to discuss costs and set a date.
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Cemetery Records
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What information is kept?
Our records ideally include the deceased’s full legal name, birth and death dates, gender, home address, birthplace, parents' names, and their relationship to the grave owner. However, older records may be incomplete. Family members can request available information, and our website’s search tool is a great place to start.
Missing from the online index?
Let us know! We’ll check our records and update as needed. Some memorial stones placed before 2014 may not have been recorded, so if you find one missing from our records, please contact us.
Genealogy assistance
We’re happy to help with genealogy research when possible. To ensure the best assistance, please call or email in advance—quieter office days are typically cold or rainy ones.
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