Guidelines for funeral directors

THE Covid-19 pandemic has affected all strands of society including funeral directors and undertakers who have been issued with national interim guidelines on managing infection rates.

These guidelines are particularly relevant and important when it comes to arranging funeral services when the deceased has passed away from Covid-19.

In line with Government guidance people are asked to avoid public gatherings including funeral services.

The current guidelines relating to instances where the person passed away from Covid-19 are that interactions with family members should be limited.

However, funeral directors and undertakers in County Wicklow are among the very best in the country and they will help and assist you and your family to cope with the loss of your loved one while also adhering to national guidelines.

The death of a loved one is one of the most traumatic events that anyone will experience in their lifetime.

The Covid-19 pandemic has created a situation whereby the grief and stress of a person’s passing has been compounded because of social distancing measures in place, including restrictions on the number of people allowed to attend the funeral and burial.

It’s important to remember that funeral directors and undertakers are experts in helping people deal with grief.

It’s something that are used to doing and they will give you all the time you need to ensure that all arrangements are in place to ensure the funeral service is as stress-free as possible.

The death of a loved one can be very difficult to deal with in ordinary circumstances, however, at present the sense of loss can be enhanced even further because of the restrictive nature of current health and safety guidelines.

That’s why your undertaker or funeral director will give you the support you need to get you through a very difficult service during the current extraordinary times.

While regulations are being up-dated and changed regularly the current guidelines can cause added upset for the bereaved.

However, it’s important to remember that a memorial service can be organised at a later date when the Covid-19 restrictions are eased and your undertaker will give you advice in that regard too.

Dealing with the death of someone close to you is very difficult, however, by letting your undertaker or funeral director take over the practicalities it will leave you with the space and time to remember fondly the person who played such a huge role in your life.