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Ηow has COVID-19 changed funerals in Australia?

Mario Clarence Velona's funeral involved just 20 people in person

Mario Clarence Velona's funeral involved just 20 people in person Source: Supplied

Funeral directors across Australia want consistent guidelines for services as grieving families come to terms with the loss of loved ones during coronavirus restrictions.


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By Stergos Kastelloriou

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Funeral directors across Australia want consistent guidelines for services as grieving families come to terms with the loss of loved ones during coronavirus restrictions.


With limited numbers of guests mourners forced to distance themselves while they are trying to say goodbye, the pandemic has raised many challenges for the funeral industry.

 

But the change in rules for the funeral sector, has provided extra opportunities for live-streaming.

 

 


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