Arlington National Cemetery continuing military funerals amid COVID-19 spread.
4 min readDespite the Department of Veterans Affairs' suspension of military funeral honors in the face of the novel"In unprecedented times, we keep to our mission. We've made adjustments to adhere to publicguidance, but funerals continue to be conducted as scheduled," cemetery officials said in a statement.
To adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, Arlington National Cemetery put new restrictions in place for families attending funerals, such as remaining in their car upon arrival before the procession heads to the gravesite. In this May 24, 2019 file photo, a U.S. Army Band bugler plays "Taps," during burial services for a North Carolina National Guard sergeant at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va.
Karen Durham-Aguilera, the executive director for the Office of Army Cemeteries added in a statement,"I am immensely proud of the Arlington National Cemetery staff for adapting to COVID-19 conditions and overcoming these challenges. We will protect ourselves and others as we continue to honor our nation's fallen.
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