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Coronavirus: Funeral Homes Offer Flexible Services

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a funeral that was affected by new rules put in place due to the coronavirus outbreak
This March 18, 2020 photo shows a funeral that was affected by new rules put in place due to the coronavirus outbreak in Milwaukee. Gov. Tony Evers restricted gatherings to less than 10 people the day before. As the COVID-19 death toll mounts, faith leaders are grappling with a heart-wrenching question: How do you conduct a funeral in the midst of a global pandemic? Carrie Antlfinger/AP Photo

Funeral homes find creative solutions to help clients grieve the loss of a loved one while preventing the spread of the disease. We speak with two funeral home directors about how the COVID-19 pandemic changed how we remember the deceased.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • L. Malik Anderson Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Camelia L. Clarke DBA Guest
  • James "Jim" Wolfe Guest

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