Funeral homes struggle with COVID-19 restrictions: ‘It’s in our heart to want to serve people’ “I had to say goodbye to my dad over the phone,” she said.Grieving is painful enough, but Meneghetti said planning a funeral to meet guidelines is an extra burden.
Services are limited to 10 people. It’s an impossible decision on who to invite.“We are a big Irish, Catholic family,” Meneghetti said. “It’s (usually) a big mass graveside service, relatives (coming) from out of town, lots of Scotch, lots of cigars, lots of great food, memories and stories… But none of that can happen.“We are drained.
We are exhausted and trying to maneuver through what should be so easy. Walking into the church… normally there is a book and forms you fill out, pick.