Are deathcare professionals exempt under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”)?
April 23, 2020 Question: Are deathcare professionals (funeral homes, cemeteries and crematories) exempt under the newly created paid sick leave and ...
Am I at risk if I attend a funeral for someone who died of COVID-19?
April 13, 2020 Question: Am I at risk if I go to a funeral or visitation service for someone who died ...
Can a case that died of COVID-19 be open casket for the viewing for family members?
April 13, 2020 Question: Can a case that died of COVID-19 be open casket for the viewing for family members? Answer: ...
Is there a way that death educators can help funeral homes if/when they get inundated with people needing their services?
April 1, 2020 Question: Is there a way that death educators (not a funeral home staff member) can help funeral homes ...
Has the deadline for pre-need renewal been extended?
April 1, 2020 Question: Has the deadline for pre-need renewal been extended? My report is not done and my account is ...
How can deathcare workers get N95 masks and other PPE?
Updated March 26, 2020 Question: We have zero N95 masks and there are none available. Do deathcare providers have a way ...
How should we handle the removal of a quarantined death?
March 24, 2020 Question: Are personnel subject to quarantine if they conduct a removal from a contaminated environment such as a ...
Does aspiration of a deceased create aerosolization of COVID-19?
March 24, 2020 Question: Does aspiration of a deceased create aerosolization of the COVID-19 virus and should this be handled in ...
Are pet crematories considered Essential Businesses?
March 24, 2020 Question: We are a pet crematory and wondering how do we handle business if things go into a ...
Graveside Equipment
March 23, 2020 Question: Are cemeteries setting up tents and chairs during this time? Answer: Cemeteries are beginning to limit not ...
Contingency plans if a staff member is diagnosed with Covid-19
March 23, 2020 Question: Are there any ideas for contingency plans for a funeral home/cemetery/crematory – should a staff member test ...
