Funeral Guidance

Authors

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-27-2020

Capture Date

6-10-2020

URL

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/funeral-guidance.html

Abstract

This statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines guidelines for funerals along with grieving and mourning processes. The guidelines detail information on ceremonial objects, virtual services, handling of the body, and social distancing. Spiritual support from religious groups and leaders is mentioned in the statement from the CDC.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Funeral Guidance" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Health. 40.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-health/40