IMPORTANT UPDATE AS OF 6/11/20

IMPORTANT UPDATE AS OF 6/11/20

As we all continue to be impacted by the rapidly evolving situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Pinelawn feels it is imperative that we take all possible precautionary measures, in alignment with the guidance from the health agencies and our elected officials, to protect our employees, customers, the visiting public, and to slow the spread of the virus.

Please note that until further notice:

• There is no limit on number of attendees.
• All caskets/urns will be lowered into the grave or placed into the mausoleum immediately after being led to location and prior to service. If the family would like to witness the lowering or placement, please let us know prior to being led up to location.
• All funeral services will take place at a distance of approximately 20 feet from the location.
• We will discontinue the use of our canopies, as well as our greens. Greens will only be used to cover the mound near the gravesite.
• All requests to witness the back fill of the graves and sealing of the crypts have been suspended until further notice.
• 10 family members can approach the gravesite/mausoleum wall to witness the lowering/placement while keeping a distance of 20 feet from the site. 25 persons can enter an atrium or a chapel after our crew leaves the area.
• We have started accepting one (1) flower arrangement per service (loose flowers are still prohibited).
• There will be no chairs provided at the service site.
• We will not allow the use of Pallbearers until further notice.
• The administration lobby will be closed to visitation.
• All services will be checked-in at the courtyard outside of the administration building.
• Temporary bathrooms are set up in the visitor’s parking lot.
• The park visiting hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm, 7 days a week. Mausoleum Galleries will be open 9:30am to 4:00pm, 7 days a week.
• Our staff will be here to assist you via phone, at 631-249-6100, from 8:45 am to 4:45 pm, daily.

Please advise any families looking to select a memorial location, to call our office ahead of time, so that we can coordinate the best way to assist them.

We will keep you informed of any further changes. Thank you for your understanding during this challenging time. Please be safe.

Sincerely,
Pinelawn Memorial Park And Arboretum