Update: State Veterans Cemetery Operations During COVID-19

The State of Idaho is currently in Stage 4 of Coronavirus restrictions, the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery continue with the scheduling of Committal Services. Masks and physical distancing are strongly recommended.     STAGE 4: (Dates subject to change)   COMMITTAL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE: • Shelter occupancy is not limited. o Facebook Live and Zoom are great alternatives for those who can't be present at the committal service. • A physical distance of at least 6 feet will be recommended. • We will schedule honors as we always have, at the discretion of the Honor Guard team they will provide what is available at the time of service. • There will be limited volunteer availability, so services will be mostly self-guided.  Please follow the signs to the assembly area as usual and a volunteer will meet you there.  o We will collect any paperwork or flags and answer any questions.  o We will lead your procession to the shelter on the hour. o Please ensure that families vacate the shelter no later than half-past the hour so that staff may collect the casket/urn and sanitize the area.   THE CEMETERY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE is OPEN for walk-in administrative services during normal business hours. THE VISITOR CENTER is OPEN.  • Appointments for administrative services are highly recommended. Non-appointment visits may result in longer wait times. We encourage our guests to contact us by phone, email, or FAX.   Please check both the Governor's website and Central District Health's website frequently for changes to the current status and adjust your plans accordingly.         https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/  and  https://cdhd.idaho.gov