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A designated section reserved for veterans
Field of ValorSM
The Field of ValorSM is a new area that allows for distinguished burial for veterans and spouses.
St. Matthew’s is one of the few local cemeteries where veterans’ graves will be marked with distinctive white marble memorials, which are provided by the Government at no charge. These white marble monuments will be featured in row after row across St. Matthew’s grassy meadows, creating a Field of ValorSM not unlike the veterans’ memorials of Arlington National Cemetery near our nation’s capital. Each marker may include a symbol of faith, full name, birth and death dates, branch of service and conflict title.
The Field of ValorSM features a flagpole, as well as monuments paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of West Seneca residents in World War I and World War II. A World War I cannon is proudly displayed as the cornerstone of this illustrious section. The Field of ValorSM accommodates both casketed and cremated burials.
A spouse may also choose to be buried in the Field of ValorSM, either in side-by-side lots or in the same grave (as long as one or both are a cremated body interment). The spouse’s burial can be marked in a number of ways, depending on your specific preferences.
To discuss your individual needs, call one of our non-commissioned Family Service Representatives at (716) 822-1960, or email smc@stmatthewscemetery.com.