Storm Damage

As a result of severe weather on Thursday, June 19, Arlington National Cemetery suffered storm damage. Throughout the week, cemetery crews will be conducting work to clean up this damage. Click "read more" for details. 

Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 read more ...
Important Visitor Information

In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures to ensure the safety and reverence of this sacred space. Please click "read more" for details. 

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 read more ...

6. Decorative Urns

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The highly stylized decorative marble urns located in the sculptural niches on either side of the stage are replicas of the original urns. After decades of exposure to the elements, the original urns were beyond repair and thus replaced. Each urn sits atop an intricately sculpted pedestal and base decorated with motifs from classical art and architecture. Urns have been used as funerary symbols since the ancient era.



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