Western New York National Cemetery

Western New York National Cemetery is a military burial ground in Pembroke serving veterans and their families. The grounds feature both conventional grave sites and marble columbariums for cremated remains.

The cemetery was established in 2014 when the Department of Veterans Affairs acquired the land, creating the seventh national cemetery in New York. This addition filled a major gap in burial services for the region's large veteran population.

The cemetery maintains the Veterans Legacy Memorial digital platform to document military service records and family tributes for each interred veteran.

The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset, allowing visitors to view grave sites and pay respects. Well-maintained pathways make it easy to walk through the cemetery and explore different sections.

The site was chosen because Western New York had a large veteran population with no nearby burial options. Opening this facility meant local veterans no longer had to travel long distances for burial services.

Location: New York

Inception: 2016

GPS coordinates: 43.01713,-78.40172

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40