Would you attend funeral?

[Anonymous]

No, don't go. I work in funeral service and I'm surprised they are holding funeral, frankly. Guidance is no groups more than 10, and graveside services only. We are pushing just the speakers in attendance on site and live-streaming the service to everyone else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I would go too, but carry hand sanitizer, not hug people, and generally try to not touch stuff.

This is what I would do. Also wear gloves - any gloves.

I’d also be early to the wake and not attend any house event.

Go to be present but be extremely mindful of social distancing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I would go too, but carry hand sanitizer, not hug people, and generally try to not touch stuff.

This is what I would do. Also wear gloves - any gloves.

I’d also be early to the wake and not attend any house event.

Go to be present but be extremely mindful of social distancing.

This is dangerous advice. We are in the middle of a pandemic. You can be an asymptomatic carrier and the virus is airborne for a period of time so no amount of soap or hand sanitizer protects people if it's airborne. In honor of the deceased you PROTECT THE LIVING. You don't risk someone else's life to attend a funeral.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, don't go. I work in funeral service and I'm surprised they are holding funeral, frankly. Guidance is no groups more than 10, and graveside services only. We are pushing just the speakers in attendance on site and live-streaming the service to everyone else.

This. It is sad that the government needs to order funeral homes to close because clearly people are not willing to give up their ceremonies to flatten the curve.

[Anonymous]

Posting again to say it is cruel and selfish for anyone to expect others to attend a funeral, wedding or other event during a time like this. It is selfish not to cancel these events to protect people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Posting again to say it is cruel and selfish for anyone to expect others to attend a funeral, wedding or other event during a time like this. It is selfish not to cancel these events to protect people.

Agree. No way should you go. Do you think the deceased or their family would want this funeral to be a vector for further death?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't go, but I would write a long heartfelt letter about the person the immediate family can have and if they chose they could even share at the funeral. Funerals are a great way to spread illness. You forget about protocol and hug people and comfort and tears spread illness. I know you are not diagnosed with anything, I just personally think extreme times call for extreme measures.

+1

That shiva in Rockville exposed hundreds of people. Maybe none will end up positive, but it is having a ripple effect for self-quarantine.

Actually do a long email instead. Technically you could send germs by mail if you had them. Can't germs live for a few says on surfaces?

Oh come on! Send the letter. Send flowers. Stop being paranoid.

[Anonymous]

You can’t go. I’m sorry.

[Anonymous]

Immediate family ... yes.

Extended family ...no.

What church is allowing funerals with extended family?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Immediate family ... yes.

Extended family ...no.

What church is allowing funerals with extended family?

The op is nearly two weeks old. Obviously things have changed drastically since then, crazily enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't go, but I would write a long heartfelt letter about the person the immediate family can have and if they chose they could even share at the funeral. Funerals are a great way to spread illness. You forget about protocol and hug people and comfort and tears spread illness. I know you are not diagnosed with anything, I just personally think extreme times call for extreme measures.

+1

That shiva in Rockville exposed hundreds of people. Maybe none will end up positive, but it is having a ripple effect for self-quarantine.

Actually do a long email instead. Technically you could send germs by mail if you had them. Can't germs live for a few says on surfaces?

Oh come on! Send the letter. Send flowers. Stop being paranoid.

The virus lives on surfaces for possibly up to 9 days. That is not paranoia. We are living in unusual times. People should only send essentials. Email is fine until better times.

[Anonymous]

No. Send a card, letter and/or flowers.
You don't know whether you have been exposed or not