We just went Saturday morning 05/10/2025 and placed a really nice cross on my father in laws grave site by his head stone. Them people that work out there already took the cross from there. It wasn't even there 2 days. Very crappy and tasteless. The cross doesn't ruin nothing. Them people are just full of the devil. Big headed and full of it read more

I recently had my brother interred here at his request to be interred in his beloved Texas. What a beautiful and well maintained facility. Mr. Chadd Mayle perfectly managed everything at the Texas end, as I live in California. When I arrived on the day of the services, everything was in place and went exactly as he stated it would. His empathy and professionalism were exemplary. Things are done differently in Texas than in "normal" states, and he was more helpful than anyone I spoke with during this very difficult and what I considered to be unnecessarily tedious process. Thank you Chadd, from the bottom of my heart. read more

"All gave some, some gave all." This cemetery has memorial stones from the various walls to the left when you enter to honor the fallen veterans. There is also a duck pond area. I come from a family of veterans so my dad volunteers to ride with the Patriot Guard Riders. They attend funeral services for fallen American heroes (US Military, firefighters and police). I come here often to visit my brother who served in Iraqi Freedom. He is gone too soon. The cemetery is always clean and the lawn is well kept. read more

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery - Sign posted recently (I can't imagine anybody stealing somebody's flowers...just wrong!) - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Killeen, Texas

Late last month a longtime friend of mine passed away. As he was a veteran, there were three choices for his interment at a military cemetery here in Texas: Dallas, San Antonio, and Killeen. Dallas is a bit farther away from Austin, and San Antonio was out (he did his basic training there in 1963 and hated it!). So that left Killeen, which is likely the most peaceful of the three. The countryside is full of small towns, open fields and rolling hills, which he'd have enjoyed. I did not attend a full funeral ceremony here, so can't comment on that aspect of the place. However, it seems extremely well run, professional, and profoundly respectful to those who served our country with honor. read more

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery - The main administration building. - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Killeen, Texas

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Another year has passed, and another laying of the wreaths has come and gone. We have made this event now for the last four years, and every year I see more and more volunteers showing up. Each year has seen between two and three thousand volunteers. This year was less than last year, but it was the weather, or was it? This event is held rain or shine as thousands of wreaths need to be laid on thousands of graves for the brave men and women who have fought for our country and our freedom. I was very honored, and very privileged this year to personally meet, Jean Shine, the Founder & President of Wreaths for Vets http://www.wreathsforvets.org/ .. Her story of endurance, hope, and faith is an incredible testimony. This is an awesome event that brings veterans, non-veterans, ROTC Cadets, Boy & Girl Scout Troops, soldiers, families, friends, and individuals together for ONE PURPOSE, and that is to HONOR OUR VETERANS who have gone before us. Every year, on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, this event takes place. Mark it on your calendar now, to attend next year. The ceremony starts at 10 AM, and last for about 15 minutes, then the wreaths are placed, one on every grave, and sometimes two, if a spouse is laid to rest with the veteran. There are between five snd six thousand graves currently in this cemetery, and sadly, growing what seems like daily. But come early !!! Around 8:30 AM, hundreds of motorcycles from the Veteran Riders Clubs, drive in, escorting the two fourteen wheeler trucks carrying the wreaths. They sale t-shirts and caps as a fund raiser, or you can donate on-line. It's a very moving, and great event, and I would love to see hundreds of Yelpers volunteering next year !!! Until then, God Bless our Veterans, and God Bless the U.S.A. !!! read more

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A Big empty field with graves too close to each other. It felt as their been stacked to feet as many as possible in a long ran. It lacked character. I felt sad, because those souls deserved a better resting place. It can be better. read more

Was there for Brother in Laws Funeral. The place was immaculate, nothing out of place. Everything was explained so nothing would go wrong. From the playing of taps to the soldiers folding of the flag and the presentation to my sister. Everything was precessions and excellence. I had seen it done on TV before but never experienced it first hand. Gave me chills as we as naturally brought tears my eyes. read more

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery - Graves of Soldiers - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Killeen, Texas

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Beautiful cemetary (located about 5 miles east of Killeen) commemorating those who've sacrificed for our country. Stop by and pay your respects, I'm sure glad I did. read more

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Visited some dear family. This is a nice veterans cemetery. Probably the one we will choose for our resting place. Sorry to say the locator kiosk is down so you have to use the web site. read more

Amazing care, services and attention to detail to this land where resting military veterans of the United States Armed Forces can have their names placed in stone for all of posterity. My father, Eugene Jost, is laid here and my time here is peaceful and beautiful. And the landscraping here reflects it. P.S. Every worker taking care of the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery DESERVES a raise! read more

It is a beautiful site and a nice burial site for our loved one. I think they need to allow more than 30 minutes or make it clear we have to start at this time. We also showed up with dozens of cars and it was like they were not ready or aware we were coming. We had some close members that missed the entire service there due to them being told the wrong location of the burial service. There were two at the same time. We were also never informed about a next of kin packet and another huge surprise happened at the end. Again. They needed to be ready we were coming and communicate better. They rushed us out. Then had family members wanting to visit where he was laid to rest and no one knew where he was buried. Again. Communication should have been so much better. I think the site itself is awesome but just as far as the management and dealing with the family not very good. Maybe we are in the minority on that but it was frustrating on that front. So will split the difference. Great site and they take care of it well, but as far as having you loved ones service there, they were not good for us. read more

I have two brothers-in-law interred here. The elder, Airman 2 C Edward C.Gipson, the younger, Marine Sgt. Arthur C.Huffman. One day myself and my wife will be interred here as well. U.S.Army, for those who may wonder about my branch of service. Yep, they were working under a harried pace here. But, stop and consider. We are operating in two areas of combat on the globe as well as hot spots not spoken of much in the media.These folks are under time lines and like all commands the flow is down hill. So, under the circumstances this outfit is doing the best it can and for the surrounding serenity and beauty my relations are resting in the rush was worth it. Both of these men did tours of duty in Vietnam, Sgt.Huffman did two tours and looking around you the Vietnam Vets are coming home. Sincerely Yours. Marvin W.Lambert read more

My mother was entombed here this morning. The grounds are immaculately kept and the staff we interacted with were thoughtful and friendly. I'm glad mom's finally resting place is here. It is a fitting memorial for anyone who has served. read more

My dad's service was beautiful the VA cemetery, staff was very helpful and did everything beautifully. The only thing i did not like was no one told my family that the flowers that were laid on his grave would not remain past the weekend (his burial was on a thursday) and we had to find out once we visited his grave. another thing i did not like is the fact the VA cemetery closes at 6pm. I feel it would be better of the gates were still open for as long as the sun's up. for some we arent able to visit as frequent as we would like because of our conflicting work scheduals. but other than that im very glad my dad is here. it is beautiful and also very peaceful to spend with your loved one. and also to find a peace of mind. read more