17 Mar 2022

Covid-19: Families skipping funerals during outbreak

From Morning Report, 8:54 am on 17 March 2022

Grieving families are being urged to resurrect the ritual power of a funeral after Covid-19 lockdowns denied in-person goodbyes.

While some mourners are now holding memorial services, there's also a trend to cremation - with no service.

At the same time, funeral homes are struggling with staff and supply shortages.

Jean Edwards reports.