Cemetery Project Registration
Registration may be submitted by any interested party, not limited to cemetery proprietors or administrators; however, it is strongly encouraged that the applicant provide a designated point of contact associated with the cemetery. While we prioritize submissions from cemetery owners or administrators, prospective applicants are urged to liaise with them to facilitate the submission process. In the event direct coordination is unattainable or contact information is unavailable, applicants are welcome to submit their proposals directly, and every effort will be made to establish communication with the relevant cemetery representatives.
In the "REQUEST" section of the registration, please articulate the rationale behind considering the cemetery as a suitable candidate for a Foundation project. It is imperative that consent be obtained from the cemetery owner(s) or administrators to authorize the Foundation's involvement in any proposed projects on their premises. In the event of a denial, the applicant will be promptly notified of the decision.
All cemetery projects necessitate a minimum of 2 veterans interred within the premises. Should the cemetery fall short of this prerequisite, applicants are required to complete and submit the Individual Veteran Registration form. While the upper limit for project scope is set at 75 veterans, cemeteries exceeding this threshold may submit additional applications in subsequent years until all veterans are serviced. All submissions are reviewed by the WRF Board of Directors or designated representative(s), and cemeteries must consent to the terms of service before any work can begin.
Projects are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with qualified applicants automatically placed on a waiting list until project commencement becomes feasible. Failure to execute the terms of service agreement or voluntary withdrawal from the project waiting list by any cemetery will prompt the next eligible cemetery to be prioritized for consideration.
