Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901. A Civil War-era national cemetery near the Arkansas-Oklahoma border with Union and Confederate graves.
Founded
1867
Size
22 acres
Estimated burials
16,000
Price tier
Budget
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Closed
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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.
National Cemetery Fort Smith is primarily focused on traditional ground burial. Families should confirm off-site cremation arrangements and memorial placement policies with the office before making plans.
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Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
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Founded
1946
Price tier
premium
Popularity
61/100
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Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903
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Founded
1910
Price tier
premium
Popularity
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Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
A veterans cemetery serving Fayetteville, Arkansas, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Founded
1945
Price tier
budget
Popularity
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Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Fayetteville's principal cemetery with graves spanning from Ozark pioneers to modern day.
Founded
1847
Price tier
moderate
Popularity
61/100
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