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Grief in the time of Covid-19

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No removals, no wakes, no handshakes and no cups of tea. Funerals in Ireland, which are normally so central to a community and a grieving family, are being held behind closed doors because of social distancing restrictions.

It's a strange, difficult time for families, funeral directors, priests and all those who work to provide comfort at a time of grief.

One of many families grieving in these unusual circumstances are the Grealish/Ferguson family. PJ Grealish, 92, from Tuam, Co Galway passed away on Saturday 18 April.

A dad, grandad, businessman and a musician, his death was not Covid-19 related, but his funeral this week was affected by the restrictions.

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