During an unprecedented pandemic, it is fair to say that grieving families have been hard hit. But what has been the impact on them and the funeral industry?
Undertakers tell of the heart-wrenching times they have had to tell families they can t pay their last respects
| Updated: 10:51, 06 February 2021
Nationally it has been reported that funeral homes are running out of coffinsâ due to coronavirus deaths, piling pressure not just on the NHS but undertakers too.
The weeks of lockdown have brought agonies for grieving families as they have to endure delays and are unable to mark the loss of their loved ones.
The Lynn News spoke to two local funeral directors to get their perspective on the pandemic.
Andrew Thornalley (44270529)
Thornalley Funeral Services, a family run business in Lynn, said it has been three times as busy since last year.