Dayton National Cemetery

Dayton National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio. It encompasses 116.8 acres (47.3 ha) and as of July 18, 2019, had 55,359 interments. In January, 2014, it was one of only fourteen cemeteries to be designated as a national shrine. In July of 2014, a new 2,000 niche columbarium was dedicated. October 2023 saw another 2,080-niche columbarium and 2,512 in-ground plots for cremains. It is one of a few National Cemeteries with their own Honor Squad. Since its formation, unless refused by family and during a few weeks due to Covid the National Cemetery Administration disallowed military honors in their cemeteries, no veteran has been buried without a Rifle Salute in addition to "Taps" and the folding and presentation of the Flag. It is also the only National Cemetery with the remains of a funeral tunnel which once allowed deceased veterans to be removed from the Home Hospital to the cemetery. Plans are in process to restore the entrance into the tunnel to its original form. Dayton National Cemetery is one of a few cemeteries in America with a live bugler each weekday.