Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Category: Cemetery in Syracuse, New York

Address: 4069 Howlett Hill Rd, Syracuse, NY 13215, USA

Phone: +13154841564

Reviews

Robert hogle

May 19, 2022

They were very pleasant and helpful

Veronica Stienburg

Jul 8, 2021

Ryan has answered the phone almost every time I have called & has been nothing but pleasant with me & helpful in the most ways possible & I appreciate that. As for the grounds themselves - the veterans side is absolutely beautiful, & you can see every flat stone there (as there are no above ground ones) but as on the “poor mans side” as I’ve heard it be referred too, where my uncle is buried & I know many others are to. I called Ryan & got the Section, plot & grave information & yet he was not in site & this is because none of the plaques / flat stones on this side are taken care of so weeds, dirt & mud then form on top of them & they become hard to find. I’m not so happy with this as I wanted confirmation that my mother is a twin & I haven’t seen any physical evidence - finding him will be my golden ticket & I will do it, & when I do I will make sure I unbury any others around him that are covered as well😊 Thankyou Ryan for your help!

Jason Feola

May 12, 2021

Our family brought flowers to my grandparents grave on Mother's Day 5/9/2021 by 5/12/2021 they were already removed and discarded.... even though the sign at the entrance clearly states flowers are allowed April 1st til November 1st. What a disgrace to our veterans, landscapers are too lazy to get off their riding mowers to move them while they mow.... What have you done for our country??? Mowed lawns?

Tim Shepardson

May 8, 2021

This is a nice cemetery, however their new policy on flowers and wreaths is discouraging.

Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.

Questions & Answers

Why is the veterans cemetery only allowing fresh cut flowers now?Why are potted flowers no longer allowed?

nancy depasquale | Sep 21, 2020
A Google User | Sep 21, 2021

I dont understand either i stopped there over the weekend. And i see people have wreaths on the graves also Christmas cross WHICH i am very disappointed because i was told last year that i could not have ANY CROSSES ON THE GRAVE. BUT THERE ARE SOME THERE .. I WISH THE PEOPLE THAT WORK THERE IF OTHER PEOPLE CAN NOT HAVE PLANTS OR DECORATIONS OR CROSSES.. IT SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED AT ALL

Can you be cremated & then have your ashes buried there?

N Smith | Sep 21, 2020
Teresa Tyrrell | Sep 21, 2021

I'm looking in to that myself currently. They are sending me an application and I have to send them a copy of our marriage certificate.

Is there a ceremony on Veterans Day?

sharon petty | Sep 22, 2018
Ronald Smith | Sep 22, 2018

It was on Sunday

When a wife is buried with her husband, is her name added to the headstone?

Kathy McEneny | Sep 22, 2018
melina universe | Sep 22, 2018

Yup my grandma is on my grandpa stone

is there a bathroom in the building?

Penny Sweet | Sep 21, 2021
Steve Garrett | Sep 21, 2021

No there isn't

What are the number of graves at this site? Veterans from what wars are buried here.

DON DALY | Sep 22, 2019
Ronald Smith | Sep 22, 2019

There's over 6000 veterans It opened in 1986 You don't have to be a Veteran of the war you just have to be a Veteran With an Honorable discharge And lives Onondaga County for at least 5 years Spouse can be Buried there too.

Are we allowed to put a shepherd's hook on a grave site from July 15- October 15th with a memory flag?

Cindy Porter | Aug 22, 2022
Cindy Porter | Aug 22, 2022

You mean to tell me that after all of the money I spent on this memory flag it can not be put in the veterans cemetery

Read More

How do I find where someone is buried?

Miranda Dye | Sep 21, 2020
Scott Sotherden | Sep 21, 2020

https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/182902/onondaga-county-veterans-memorial-cemetery

Can the wife of a veteran be interred before the veteran himself dies?

Nerinabell | Sep 21, 2020
Joseph Schuss | Sep 21, 2020

Yes

Is burial the next available gravesite?

R.A. FIELD | Sep 22, 2019
Ronald Smith | Sep 22, 2019

Yes

My mother is resting in loomis hill, she been there since 7/01 .Why does her name not appear. when doing a search here?

Debra Isaac | Sep 22, 2019
Randolph Mattice | Sep 22, 2019

You may have to contact veterans affairs office.

Can I put a urn with flowers on my father in law grave site

Groton Ridgerunner | Sep 22, 2019
Ronald Smith | Sep 22, 2019

Yes no larger than 12"

I want to visit my father's site,and dont know where it is.should i call the office ?

Laurie Golden | Sep 22, 2019
Ronald Smith | Sep 22, 2019

Yes call 315-484-1564 It is Loomis Hill and veteran cemetery office During the week somebody can come out and show you where the Grave is

Is there a mausoleum for above ground cremation burial?

Paul Becker | Sep 22, 2018
tyler dixon | Sep 22, 2018

Not that I know of.

Read More

What time are they open on weekends?

Rich Szmal | Sep 22, 2018
tyler dixon | Sep 22, 2018

Sunup to sunset

How do i find someone site number

Christina Dunn | Sep 22, 2018
Ronald Smith | Sep 22, 2018

Call the office during working hours 7:30 to 4 Monday through Friday 315 484 1564 leaf a message someone will get back to you

Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.

Thanks! Your question is awaiting moderation.

Related Places