Update: State Veterans Cemetery Operations During COVID-19

Friday November 13, 2020

Update: State Veterans Cemetery Operations During COVID-19
The State of Idaho and Ada County is currently in Stage 2 of Coronavirus restrictions (https://www.cdhd.idaho.gov/dac-coronavirus-order.php), the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise continues with the scheduling of Committal Services limited to a maximum of 10 people. Masks and physical distancing are required.
For those that deferred the Committal Service portion of the burial services beginning on March 23, 2020 through May 15, 2020 please contact the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery to schedule services at 208-780-1340.

STAGE 2: (Dates subject to change)
MODIFIED COMMITTAL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE:
• Shelter occupancy is limited to a maximum of 10 people.
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 required.
• 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 no volunteers available, so services will be self-guided. Please follow the signs to the assembly area as usual and a staff member will meet you there approximately 10 minutes before the appointed start time.
o We will collect any paperwork or flags and answer any questions.
o Staff 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 disinfect the area.
• PPE and disinfecting will be in effect.
THE CEMETERY OFFICE AND VISITOR CENTER ARE STILL CLOSED.
• By appointment only. We are still available to help guests via curbside service, phone or email.
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/