Last week was heartbreaking for the family of Emmet Steadman. The 22-month-old passed away April 10, after a lengthy battle with nephronophthisis, a genetic disorder of the kidneys.
On Monday his family had a visitation, but it was far from traditional. It’s called a drive-thru viewing. Mourners drive up to a large window to pay their respects, with the family on the other side.
They can even call and give condolences. “Of course it’s not what anybody would like. We would love to have a big goodbye celebration, but everyone’s respectful and understanding and knows that it can’t happen,” said Melinda Saratsky, Emmet’s aunt.