Remember when you first heard about the coronavirus? Then things started to shut down and you thought, surely this will pass in a few weeks. It didn’t. And now, things are not normal, but have been adjusted to a new normal for now. The virus impacts many parts of your life from how you work, how your kids do school, and even how you get your shopping done. Then, when someone in your family passes on, you realize that the virus can even impact the way you plan final services with funeral homes in Eatonville, WA. Here are a few things you might do differently to get your loved one what they need while you keep your family as safe as you can.

Keep The Service Small

During past years, you might have considered opening the service to the public so anyone whose life was touched by your loved one could attend and pay their respects. But right now, that’s just not possible. You will likely want to have a smaller funeral service with a limited group size. You may just have immediate family attend so you can keep others that you don’t know as well safe. You don’t want anyone spreading anything right now.

Have The Service Outside

Though you still don’t want a large group of people, if there are several different family groups that are going to be mixing because they all want to say goodbye to your loved one, it might be best to have the service outside in the fresh air where it’s easier to stay separated and safe. You might normally have the service at your church or in a funeral home, but today, outside is often the safest location for gatherings.

Consider A Virtual Option

It can be hard for people who really want to attend to stay away, but the last thing you want is for a high-risk individual to attend the service and get sick as a result. You could keep those people at bay and safe by telling them that you are going to have a virtual option for the service. Livestream the service, for example, so anyone who wants to participate can watch it and get the closure they need from the proceedings without actually being there and opening themselves up to danger.

There are lots of other changes you might see and have to make when working with funeral homes in Eatonville, WA during this unique time in history. And while no one wants to have to work with a funeral home on a final service for a loved one, there is some good news. The professionals at Weeks’ Dryer Mortuary have adjusted to these times very well and we are here to give your loved one the services they need with honor and respect all the way through. We have flexible options with all of the safety protocols in place to keep everyone as safe as possible while your loved one goes through their final services.