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Essential Questions To Ask Funeral Homes During COVID-19 and Social Distancing

May 18, 2020

Do you have a COVID-19 Policy? If so, can you email me a link to the policy?
What is your process for transferring a decedent from a hospital, long term care facility or place
of residence?
Are you conducting arrangements by phone or video conferencing?
How many family members are able to attend the private visitation?
Can a visitation or funeral be live streamed?
Can the family attend the start of the cremation?
Can the family have a home funeral?
Will the funeral home assist with a home funeral?
After the death how long can a family wait to have a visitation?
The family was not able to see their loved one prior to death. How soon can they come to the
funeral home?
What is the least expensive way for a family to honor their loved one’s life?
What does your private visitation/funeral include?
Is the family allowed to have something private at this time and a memorial in the future?
Do local cemeteries have their own restrictions?
Is a family able to have a “drive in” graveside service at a cemetery?
Are local churches still hosting services?
Are florists still open?
What can the family do to personalize a private visitation/funeral for their loved one?
After cremation has taken place how will the family receive their loved one’s cremated remains?
The family is concerned about catching COVID-19 from the deceased. Is this a concern?
What ways can those individuals who cannot see the family in person show their support?
Are you able to assist with families who wish to pre-plan their funeral during this time?