It is our understanding that the funeral and entombment are private for the family. Cullen Blvd in front of Houston Memorial Gardens will be closed for vehicle traffic for the entombment, but pedestrian traffic will be allowed in the area along Cullen on the public sidewalks for those wishing to pay their respects.
At this time, it is nearly impossible for us to estimate how many attendees will want to be in Pearland to view the procession on Tuesday, following the private funeral service. The public is certainly welcome to pay respects at public locations on the route, including on sidewalks.
Barricades are being placed along the procession route on Cullen where the horse drawn carriage will travel to prevent vehicular access and pedestrian access to the roadway. These barricades will help keep visitors safe and help maintain traffic safety. Attendees are requested to stay behind the barricades to provide a safe travel location for the procession and to ensure safety of Mr. Floyd’s family. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, attendees are also encouraged to wear masks and maintain social distancing from those not known to them as much as possible.
Parking and restrooms: For attendees there will be a limited amount of public parking near the area of the cemetery. People attending are encouraged to carpool with their families to limit the number of vehicles. Pearland ISD is permitting use of the front parking lots of Dawson High School (2050 Cullen Blvd.), Silverlake Church (1865 Cullen Blvd.) is permitting some parking at their location and some parking has been reserved at the Hickory Slough Sportsplex (7600 Hughes Ranch Road) and additional parking may be available at Tom Bass Park, but attendees should check with Harris County for further information. In addition to this parking, there will be a limited number of portable restrooms in the area, some near Dawson High School and some near the west side of Cullen and the cemetery.
Weather: Current weather forecasts show “feels like” temperatures reaching 107 degrees and the UV Index is extreme on Tuesday. Visitors should consider the heat and when may be the best time for them to arrive to the area. Visitors are encouraged to wear light clothing, wear sunscreen, drink plenty of fluids and attend to restroom needs prior to coming to the location as public restrooms are very limited. COVID-19 is still present in our communities. Again, we know that depending on the number of attendees, it may be difficult for people to maintain social distancing, however they are encouraged to do so when possible. Attendees should consider bringing or wearing masks as appropriate as well as their own personal hand sanitizers.
