Community concerns during the Covid-19 crisis

their memories and celebrate their loved ones in a different, yet truly fitting, way.

We will also explain how you can say goodbye to that important person, and outline suggestions of ways to make the celebration of life really memorable and special.

During these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever to do right by our loved ones.

With community at its heart, Co-op Funeralcare is here to help, even in these most uncertain of days.

Together with Co-op Funeralcare, we will celebrate the lives of those who have been loved and lost during lockdown, and provide clarity and reassurance to help you to pay your final respects.

For generations, Co-op Funeralcare has been there for families in local communities,

providing exceptional service and care when they

need it most

You can use technology to bring your nearest and dearest together. Many crematoriums offer you the chance to live-stream a funeral service to include those who cannot be there in person.

You could opt for an online ceremony or memorial, where family and friends can come together via a video conference call to remember a much-loved person who has passed away.

People who are not able to attend a funeral in person due to social distancing can send something with a special shared meaning to be placed in the coffin. This could be a letter, a photograph, handprints or maybe something unique to your family.

Encourage family members and friends to contribute to your loved one’s eulogy be sending their own special messages and memories to be read out during the ceremony.

Connect your grieving community via social media. You could ask everyone to post a message or photograph in the deceased’s honour on the day of the funeral.

Organise a fitting tribute to the special person you have lost by planning the memorial they would have wanted to take place after lockdown is lifted.

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Over half of 55 year olds** are concerned about not being able to comfort and grieve with others during the Covid-19 pandemic. A further 42%** of us are worried about restrictions on the number of mourners who can attend a funeral service. During the crisis we’re using trusted sources, including the BBC, the NHS and the Government, to provide up-to-the-minute information. Television is our chosen key news source, with 18 to 34-year-olds more likely to turn to social media. Some 42%** of us are concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on funeral arrangements. When it comes to saying goodbye to dear loved ones, people are anxious about the type of service** they can have, delays to services and the costs.