Missing In America Project

UPDATE 5/21/2021 VA National Cemeteries No Longer Restricting Gathering Sizes at Committal and Memorial Services  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) today announced it would lift all restrictions on gathering sizes at committal and memorial services in VA national cemeteries starting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  Earlier this week, the NCA announced it had adjusted its rules for visitors and staff members in accordance with the CDC's new guidance, Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. Fully vaccinated persons are no longer required to wear masks and physically distance themselves while at a national cemetery.  Consistent with the new CDC guidance, NCA still requires persons who are not fully vaccinated to practice the safety procedures recommended by the CDC such as wearing face coverings and maintaining physical distancing while visiting a cemetery or attending a service. For more information, please visit the NCA website, https://wwww.cem.va.gov or contact your local national cemetery. Sincerely, The National Cemetery Administration VA National Cemeteries Resume Committal and Memorial Services Halted by COVID-19 Pandemic The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries will resume committal services starting June 9 in all but two VA national cemeteries.    VA national cemeteries will contact families who were unable to hold a committal service due to the COVID-19 pandemic to arrange memorial services for their loved ones beginning in July.    Families with interments scheduled on or after June 9 will be offered the option of a committal service at the time of interment.  At Calverton and Long Island national cemeteries in New York, that option will be available starting June 22 provided state and local guidance permit.    To schedule committal services, please contact the National Cemetery Scheduling Office beginning June 6 at (800) 535-1117. For more information, visit the NCA’s website, https://wwww.cem.va.gov  To make burial arrangements at any VA national cemetery, call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at (800) 535-1117. Thank you for your cooperation, The National Cemetery Administration BE SURE TO GO TO THE LINK ABOVE FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE.