The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs has resumed burial services at its five state-run veteran’s cemeteries.
Spokesperson Brandee Patrick says the services were suspended on March 17th per CDC recommendations, and are resuming under the New Normal.
“We are going to practice social distancing from individuals not in the same household and all attendees as well as our LDVA employees will have to wear a face covering,” says Patrick.
Seating will be limited at committals and all handling of floral arrangements must be taken care of by the family or funeral home workers.
Patrick says their cemetery offices have also reopened to assist those who need burial service consultations.
“We are allowing one family in the office at a time and will require masks there. If one family does not feel comfortable visiting our office in person hey can always call or email for assistance,” says Patrick.
Patrick says it’s an honor to get back to working with the families of some of our nation’s finest.
“Our cemeteries are a final resting place of honor for Louisiana veterans, their spouses, and their dependent children,” says Patrick.
The LDVA has also reopened its 74 veterans parish service offices.
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