Nevada Veteran Memorial Cemeteries

Changes at Nevada Veteran Memorial Cemeteries

The COVID-19 pandemic is still impacting the way we and other veterans’ cemeteries across the country are conducting business. If you have lost a loved one during this time, please know, our hearts are with you. We will work with you to honor your loved one and keep everyone safe from exposure to the virus. Please see the changes at each cemetery listed below.

BURIAL OPERATIONS

The State Veteran Memorial Cemeteries operations have changed in the month of June.

Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

·       Services can be scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays at the outdoor pavilion.

·       Attendees are limited to groups of 50 people or less.

·       Social distancing is required and visitors are encouraged to use face coverings.

·       The indoor chapel will not be available for services at this time.

·       Full services and military honors can be held.

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

·       Services can be scheduled throughout the week.

·       Attendees are limited to groups of 50 people or less.

·       Social distancing is required and visitors are encouraged to use face coverings.

·       Services can be scheduled for the indoor chapel with social distancing protocols in place.

·       Full services and military honors can be held.

For additional details contact your funeral home or one of our cemetery superintendents. We appreciate those families who have agreed to postpone interments and will reach out to them to schedule interments and memorial services once this situation resolves.

You may contact cemetery staff by phone or email:

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (702) 486-5920, extension 221 or email naylorc@veterans.nv.gov

Northern Nevada State Veterans Memorial Cemetery (775) 575-4441, extension 25 or email velasquezj@veterans.nv.gov