Even though death a part of life for Jacksonville funeral directors, these are tough times
Angela Bauer, abauer@myjournalcourier.com
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Tabitha Brown, a funeral director and embalmer with Airsman-Hires Funeral Homes, sits in the display room at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Having a front row seat to the harm done by the COVID-19 pandemic can be tough, but being unable to offer a comforting touch to a grieving family member is tougher, funeral directors say.Angela Bauer | Journal-CourierShow MoreShow Less
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Bailey McCleery, a funeral director and embalmer with Daws Family Funeral Homes, likes her job because it allows her to help the people in her community who helped her as she was growing up. A funeral can be akin to a reunion, with mourners taking comfort in gathering and sharing memories, she said. Except that isn’t really happening right now.Angela Bauer | Journal-CourierShow MoreShow Less