The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell is one of five state-run veterans cemeteries operated by the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The cemetery, which opened in 2014, is situated on 75 acres and is a final resting place of honor for Louisiana veterans, their spouses and their dependent children. More than 2,000 veterans, spouses and children are interred at the cemetery.
To order a DD-214 or discharge from military service: https://www.archives.gov/
To locate a loved one buried in a veterans cemetery: https://m.va.gov/gravelocator/index.cfm
To sponsor a wreath for Wreaths Across America: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/23368/Overview/?relatedId=14847&modSw=donate
Information about VA benefits: https://www.va.gov/
Veteran burial allowance information: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/
Find a loved one’s burial location at any cemetery: https://www.findagrave.com/