Public health measures put in place to minimize the spread of Covid-19 have dramatically affected how funerals are held, who can attend and what can happen during the funeral. While the restrictions will update are the situation requires, there are many things that funeral homes have adopted to keep you safe and help families to say goodbye to their loved ones in a way that honours them and respects all necessary bylaws, restrictions and recommendations.
Funeral homes know that when dealing with a loss of a loved one and making preparations for a service, there are going to be times where there are many emotions. Funeral home staff are committed to providing the care and compassion that is needed during these times.
Recent developments related to the public health crisis with Coronavirus (Covid-19) requires that the necessary steps are taken as directed by the Chief Medical Officer in each area, which means that funeral homes are required to monitor and update any changes to these rules. In response to Covid-19, most funeral homes have implemented important restrictions and measures to comply with keeping their families and communities safe.
Some important changes & restrictions include:
Services are now limited to 20 people (excluding 2 funeral home staff).
Visitors coming to pay their respects may come into the funeral home, pay their respects and leave as long as there are no more than 20 people in the building at one time. Visitations can be scheduled to accommodate this.
Services will be made available through live streaming, at the discretion of the family.
No family bathing rituals allowed until further notice.
No service of food and beverages or receptions as part of funeral services.
We are also asking people to consider, wherever possible, having private family funerals.
When holding a funeral is necessary for a family, funeral home staff want to help them to say goodbye to their loved one in a way that respects the needs of the family and follows the strat guidelines set out by the local government. We will do everything in our power to accommodate your family and guests to pay your respects and honour your loved one.
In some circumstances, a family may choose to wait to have a memorial service for their loved one after the final disposition so that the grieving process can begin the way they would prefer it to. Our funeral services team is always available to help make this happen and can work through the necessary parts of the process with you now but plan the funeral, memorial service or celebration of life at another time when restrictions have lessened.
Often religious rites or cultural observances require that services take place immediately. In that case, the funeral home team will walk you through the current restrictions and help you to plan a funeral service that accommodates your needs within the rules.
Planning a funeral is never easy but Covid-19 restrictions have added an additional layer of confusion and complication. Funeral homes are well equipped to help you navigate this difficult time.
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