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Fort McPherson National Cemetery

Omaha, Nebraska 68112. A national cemetery on the Great Plains honoring frontier-era and modern veterans.

Founded

1873

Size

20 acres

Estimated burials

8,000

Price tier

Budget

Open now

Closed

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Fort McPherson National Cemetery serves Omaha, Nebraska, as a national cemetery with roots dating back to 1873. A national cemetery on the Great Plains honoring frontier-era and modern veterans. Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, veterans services, genealogy research alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, restrooms. Pricing is typically coordinated through veterans or public-service benefit schedules.
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Weekday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekend8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Currently closed

Committal shelter reservations are handled through the administration office.

Services

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burial
pre planning
veterans services
genealogy research
Amenities

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parking
benches
walking paths
restrooms
water stations
visitor center
wheelchair accessible
Pricing

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Price tier: budget

Burial cost: Call for pricing

Cremation cost: Not listed

Pre-planning: Available

Financing: Not listed

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Last checked: Awaiting verification

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ADA accessible

Primary drives and the main visitor areas are designed for step-free access.

Pet policy

service only

Nearby landmarks

Omaha Historic DistrictOmaha City HallOmaha Riverfront

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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Fort McPherson National Cemetery?

Arrangements are generally coordinated through the veterans scheduling office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.

Does Fort McPherson National Cemetery offer cremation or columbarium options?

Fort McPherson National Cemetery is primarily focused on traditional ground burial. Families should confirm off-site cremation arrangements and memorial placement policies with the office before making plans.

Can I research older burial records at Fort McPherson National Cemetery?

Fort McPherson National Cemetery has enough archival depth to support genealogy research, and the directory reflects either active digitized records or staff-assisted history lookups.

Are there visitor rules I should know before arriving at Fort McPherson National Cemetery?

Visitors should plan for respectful, daytime visits, follow posted rules for flowers and decorations, and confirm pet, photo, and service-hour policies before traveling.

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