Lori, Headstones are provided by the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs at www.va.gov Click on Burial, then click on Headstones and markers in the left column for more information. Marilyn --------------------original message---------------------- In a message dated 06/22/05 4:43:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lori-n@juno.com writes: << My grandfather served in the Navy, stationed in Illinois during WW1, but did NOT participate in combat. Do you know if he would be entitled to a headstone? Because if he is, I need to do something, as there are no markers on his grave at all. (Boy, what a gift to my Dad that would be, as he always wanted a stone for his parents, but never could afford it. Once he attempted, but they wanted thousands of dollars in back "perpetual fees" before they'd approve a stone!) Thanks much! Lori >>