Funeral homes work with COVID-19 restrictions, finding ways to comfort families
Memorial services provide a moment of closure, but many families are opting to postpone funeral services due to COVID. Author: Hannah Yechivi (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 7:06 PM EST February 17, 2021 Updated: 7:06 PM EST February 17, 2021
MAINE, USA Families who recently lost a loved one are having to grieve in different ways as limitations on crowd sizes for funerals and services remain.
Brookings-Smith funeral home in Bangor has changed a few things to keep its staff safe, including hiring younger workers who are less vulnerable to COVID-19. The funeral home tells NEWS CENTER Maine many families nowadays are not being able to say goodbye to loved ones living in nursing homes because of the strict visitation guidelines.