The Basics Of Safe Funeral Planning During A Pandemic
Posted on: 17 December 2020
In times of a pandemic, you find that everything must be handled differently. One of the things that you might find challenging is handling funeral services in the midst of a pandemic. If you have recently lost a loved one and need to plan a funeral, you may find that the funeral home suggests a distanced funeral. Here's a look at some tips to help you plan a safe funeral service during a pandemic.
Socially Distanced Viewing Services
If you want to try to preserve some of the personal engagement of the funeral service, one thing you should discuss with the funeral home is your options for socially distanced viewing services. Sometimes, you can arrange to have the viewing service conducted outside. If you can hold the viewing and memorial outside, you can often stagger those who come to pay their respects by having small groups come at spaced intervals.
For funeral homes that aren't equipped to provide outdoor services, you might be able to host extended viewing services inside. Consider limiting viewers to one household at a time and disinfecting services between each group.
Virtual Memorial Service
Once any viewing services have concluded, you can work with the funeral home to make use of virtual conferencing services to hold the actual memorial service through a virtual connection. That way, anyone who wishes to be part of the memorial may do so without risking their health or leaving their home. This may even allow you to have attendees take part who otherwise would not be able to travel to the service.
You may even be able to have the funeral home live stream the graveside service so that mourners are able to observe the burial. This can help to give those loved ones a complete sense of closure to help with their grief.
Forego Flowers And Other Deliveries
Flowers and meals for the grieving family are two of the most common purchases made when it comes to funeral services. Unfortunately, in the time of a pandemic, these types of purchases result in increased exposures for the family because of the frequent and repeated deliveries.
Talk with the funeral home about including a message in the obituary and the announcement of services that advises mourners not to send flowers or meals to the family. The fewer delivery services that you are exposed to, the safer you will be from the risk of the pandemic.
These are some of the most important things to consider when you are planning a funeral service during a pandemic. For more information about conducting a safe service, contact a local funeral home, like Aspen Mortuaries.
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