In addition to some funeral homes no longer offering limousine transportation, many homegoing ceremonies are now being livestreamed or recorded and the number of graveside services has increased.
We, as well as quite a few other funeral homes around the area, have elected not to use our delivery service [for family members] right now for the safety of our staff as well as the family.”
Some funeral homes have dealt with attendance limitations by shooting video or livestreaming services and have encouraged family members to do that for those who have been unable to travel to the homegoing.
Pandemic restrictions have also reduced the number of family members who will meet with the funeral director to make the arrangements; generally, that number has been capped at two.
That way other non-immediate family members and the general public have a chance to come in to view, sign the register book, and have some meaningful time with the deceased but not actually attend the funeral.”
