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The funeral sector has given ITV News its latest research showing waiting times for services growing in many areas and mortuary space "a real challenge".
Behind the scenes, there are growing concerns about funeral workers and how close they are coming to being overwhelmed.
Deborah Smith of the National Association of Funeral Directors said: "This is profoundly distressing, the sheer scale of loss is really hard for them".
Workers are now being offered access to helpline support for the emotional stress many are feeling, with some funeral directors telling ITV News of "fatigue and exhaustion".
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