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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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