We appreciate the patience and understanding families have shown during the COVID-19 pandemic and are eager to begin returning to normal operations.”įort Sam Houston National Cemetery has remained open for interments and visitation throughout the pandemic but due to health and safety reasons, the cemetery began deferring committal services and military funeral honors March 23. Expansion of the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will help ensure that there. The project called for survey, construction testing, geotechnical, irrigation design, and fire protection sprinkler design services. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Expansion 1 2 3 Huitt-Zollars served as A/E of record on the VA Cemetery Gravesite Expansion design-build team. “We will also soon be contacting families who chose direct interments to schedule memorial services and military funeral honors, if desired. WATCH: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery holds Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony. “We are pleased to resume committal services and military funeral honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery,” said Cemetery Director Aubrey David. Military funeral honors, customarily provided by the Department of Defense and volunteer honor guards, will be based on local availability. SAN ANTONIO – Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will resume committal services for families who are interring their loved ones beginning Tuesday.Īccording to a news release, families with interments scheduled on or after Tuesday will be offered the option of a committal service at the time of interment.