Death care employees provide essential services Employees at a small, family-run business in Brazil, Indiana haven't gotten a break since the new coronavirus pandemic took hold nearly a year ago. All four full-time employees are deemed essential. Posted: Feb 7, 2021 10:40 PM Updated: Feb 8, 2021 9:39 AM Posted By: Heather Good BRAZIL, Ind. (WTHI) - Demand on death care workers has increased since March of last year. Employees at a small, family-run business in Brazil, Indiana haven't gotten a break since the new coronavirus pandemic took hold nearly a year ago. All four full-time employees are deemed essential. Director of Operations Kendall Wakeling says, "We have two companies in one building. We are a casket distributor as well as a print, media, web design company."