DESCRIPTION:  Grieving the loss of a loved one during the fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming. It may be difficult for people to make decisions about how to safely grieve and honor their loved one. This guidance is for individuals and families as they work with funeral directors, community and religious leaders, and others to plan and hold funeral services and visitations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

TOPICS:  Infection Control Guidance:  Individual, Community; Specialized Ministries: Chaplaincy;  Other:  Reimagining burial rituals; Guidance for handling the body during burial rituals

SOURCE:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

DATE AUTHORED:  5/10/2020