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Majestic valley oak in the Bridge to Valhalla veterans green burial garden

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Veterans Day: Honoring Service at the Bridge to Valhalla

Published · Morgan Oaks Eternal Preserve

A garden set aside for veterans and their families, and what a natural burial can mean for those who served.

Veterans Day is a time to thank the people who served and to remember those who are no longer with us. At Morgan Oaks, that remembrance has a home every day of the year in the Bridge to Valhalla garden.

A garden for veterans and their families

Bridge to Valhalla is an interment area reserved for honored veterans and their families. Under the canopy of mature valley oaks, it offers a dignified, quiet place where service is remembered alongside the beauty of the land.

Planning ahead as a veteran

  • Keep a copy of your DD-214 discharge papers with your important documents
  • Talk with family about whether you would like military honors at your service
  • Ask our team about available sites in the Bridge to Valhalla garden
  • Share your wishes for a marker, flag or inscription

Ways to honor a veteran this week

Visit a resting place, share a story about their service, or simply thank a veteran in your life. If you would like to see the Bridge to Valhalla garden, we are glad to show you around.

FAQs

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Who can be buried in the Bridge to Valhalla garden?

It is reserved for veterans and their families. Our team can walk you through eligibility and options.

What documents should a veteran keep for burial planning?

Keep your DD-214 discharge papers with your important documents so your family can find them easily.

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