VETERAN MEMORIAL PLANNING • MIRAMAR NATIONAL CEMETERY
Honoring Service.
Supporting Families.
Thoughtful support for families planning a veteran's final honor.
Salute & Rest helps families navigate the details surrounding a veteran's memorial service - from understanding military honors and planning a meaningful remembrance to coordinating the personal details that allow families to simply be present.
About Miramar
A place of honor. A tradition of service.
Guidance for what to expect at Miramar National Cemetery.
About Miramar National Cemetery
Located in San Diego, Miramar National Cemetery is a 313-acre national cemetery administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, providing a final resting place for eligible veterans and their families.
Situated on land with a rich military history, including the former Camp Kearny and Camp Elliott, the cemetery was dedicated in 2010 to serve generations of San Diego’s military community.
Its beautifully maintained grounds, Avenue of Flags, and memorial spaces create a dignified setting for remembrance and reflection.
For families preparing to lay a loved one to rest at Miramar, understanding the cemetery’s traditions, procedures, and scheduling requirements is an important part of planning a meaningful farewell.
Miramar National Cemetery
5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
Understanding Military Funeral Honors
Every veteran’s service is unique, and the military honors available to their family may vary based on eligibility, branch of service, military status, and applicable military protocols.
Eligible veterans are generally entitled to military funeral honors that include the playing of Taps and the folding and presentation of the American flag. Additional ceremonial elements may be available depending on military guidelines, qualifications, and available personnel.
Because committal services take place within a limited timeframe, understanding these options in advance is especially important.
Salute & Rest helps families understand what may be available, navigate planning considerations, and create a meaningful remembrance that respects military traditions and cemetery requirements.
Our Role in Your Family’s Experience
Salute & Rest is an independent memorial planning and family support service. We help families understand the process, prepare personal tributes, organize service details, and navigate the experience surrounding their loved one’s committal service.
Official burial eligibility, cemetery scheduling, military funeral honors, and government-provided services remain under the authority of the appropriate cemetery, military branch, or government agency.
We work alongside these established processes, helping families understand responsibilities, prepare for the day, and make informed decisions about the personal elements of their remembrance.
Salute & Rest is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the U.S. Department of Defense.
