Is there a national cemetery in San Antonio?

Yes, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Can a headstone include the Virgin of Guadalupe?

Yes, as an etching or colour image where the cemetery allows.

Do you deliver to San Antonio?

Yes, door-to-door under DAP terms.

Headstones in San Antonio, Texas | Monuments

San Antonio — Military City USA — is home to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, one of the largest national cemeteries, along with historic city cemeteries and Catholic parish cemeteries rooted in Tejano and Mexican American traditions.

Tejano and Mexican American traditions

Families often choose the Virgin of Guadalupe, crosses, photo portraits and Spanish inscriptions, and decorate graves for Día de los Muertos. See Mexican headstone traditions and Spanish phrases.

Military families

With several military installations, many families combine service details with personal designs. See military symbols.

Heat, sun and storms

Strong sun, heat and humidity favour polished granite, which holds its colour and resists staining; painted details may need touching up over time. In storm country, make sure the monument is properly pinned or set to the cemetery's specification. See granite for hot, sunny climates.

Cemetery rules

In the United States, cemeteries are regulated state by state, and every cemetery — municipal, religious, nonprofit or private — sets its own rules on memorial sizes, materials, foundations and installation. Before you order:

Ask the cemetery for its rules and fee schedule in writing (foundation, setting and any permit fees).
Confirm who installs — cemetery staff or an approved monument company.
Submit the design for approval before production.

Our cemetery headstone rules guide has a full checklist, and headstone setting fees explained covers the extra costs.

Veterans

Eligible veterans can receive a government headstone, marker or medallion, and families can also choose a private granite monument that includes service details. See veteran headstones and VA rules, the VA medallion and military inscriptions.

Factory-direct to San Antonio

Marwaa Memorials manufactures in our own factory and delivers door-to-door across the USA under DAP terms, with freight, customs and duties included in the quote. Plan the design in our Design Studio, request a quote, or call our US team via the contact page. Read how DAP delivery works.

Local pages: our Texas headstone guide. See also our Austin guide.