The world is continuously challenged to adapt to the circumstances brought about by the pandemic. Even a family’s means of grieving and saying goodbye must shift to non-traditional ways to minimize infection. Funeral homes are consistently providing ways for families to address such needs despite the challenges of not being able to come together.
Memorials and funerals may be tricky to plan nowadays but, we gathered some tips to guide you throughout the process. Read them below.
Funeral homes now integrate the latest technology in the provision of their services. Because the pandemic limits everyone to communicate face-to-face, communication is made through online platforms and even social media avenues. At the same time, funeral homes now offer live streaming services such as viewing and masses in lieu of face to face gatherings.
Funeral homes can only do so much to make your deceased loved one remembered and commemorated. Aside from the funeral home’s online services, your family can also conceptualize a virtual event like setting up a video conference and using this moment to say goodbye messages. Or, you can continue the tradition of sharing a game of bingo with family members and friends online.
If the family decides on coming together on the last day of the wake, preparation and thorough planning are essential to minimize the risks of contamination. Keep in mind that only a limited number of people are allowed for essential circumstances like funerals.
These preparations can include activities, attendance from family and friends, meals, and refreshments. Your trusted funeral director can help you navigate through the preparations if you are having a hard time planning.
When a person is grieving, there is a natural tendency to look for a shoulder to lean on. The same when a family loses a beloved member. Because there are restrictions for gatherings, every family is solely encouraged to complete an activity that expresses their grief and loss in solidarity with other families and friends.
Because family members and friends couldn’t get together to share stories and memories, why not put together a slideshow or a virtual album of photographs and videos? Solicit letters, memorabilia, stories, photographs, and videos of your dearly departed. After compiling these materials, you can send everyone a finished copy for them to view and remember their loved one dearly.
Although the pandemic hindered everyone from their normal course of life, saying goodbye and remembering a loved one can be done with professional guidance and understanding from each member of the family.
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