can-i-schedule-burial-national-cemetery.md

date	excerpt	layout	redirect_from	sources	title
June 11, 2020	Schedule a burial at a national cemetery	post	/funerals/can-i-schedule-burial-national-cemetery/	agency url va https://www.va.gov/coronavirus-veteran-frequently-asked-questions/#status-of-va-national-cemeteri	Can I still schedule a burial at a national cemetery?

Yes. To schedule an interment, contact the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117. VA national cemeteries remain open for interments of Veterans and eligible dependents. Families may request a direct interment or hold a committal service prior to interment.

If holding a committal service, bear in mind that VA national cemeteries will continue adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by limiting the number of individuals attending committal services, practicing physical distancing between individuals not from the same household, ensuring all attendees and employees wear masks, encouraging frequent use of hand sanitizer and asking sick individuals to stay home. The number of permitted attendees will vary based on state and local guidelines.