{"id":384,"date":"2021-04-26T20:31:40","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T20:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.buckeyecremationblog.com\/?p=384"},"modified":"2022-06-02T14:46:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T14:46:17","slug":"how-covid-19-impacts-planning-a-cremation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/how-covid-19-impacts-planning-a-cremation\/","title":{"rendered":"How COVID-19 Impacts Planning A Cremation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_385\" style=\"width: 2130px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-385\" class=\"size-full wp-image-385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-04a.jpg\" alt=\"direct cremations in Westerville, OH\" width=\"2120\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-04a.jpg 2120w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-04a-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-04a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-04a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-04a-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2120px) 100vw, 2120px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mature businesswoman looking out of window with face mask<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Planning a cremation with a provider of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/services\/cremation-pricing\">direct cremations in Westerville, OH<\/a>\u00a0is difficult at the very best of times. It\u2019s simply never easy to accept that someone you love is gone. What can make things all the more challenging are the protocols and processes that are deemed necessary because of COVID-19. This means cremation services preparation is now a bit different compared to how it used to be.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at how the coronavirus has impacted cremation planning \u2013 and how staff at a dependable death care services provider can help you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social Distancing Considerations<br \/>\n<\/strong>The social distancing requirement required because COVID-19 is one way your final service planning will be different. Governmental agencies are requiring businesses and individuals to follow social distancing protocols \u2013 and for goop reason. What this means is that gathering sizes have been capped. So if you\u2019d ideally like to have a large service in a church, for instance, you won\u2019t be able to do so. It\u2019s also important to keep in mind that caps on gathering sizes are applicable regardless of whether the gathering takes place inside or outside. Staff at the death care services provider you hire will be in a position to help you make plans that help you to honor your deceased loved one in a way that doesn\u2019t violate social distancing rules.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider Delaying Memorial<br \/>\n<\/strong>Sometimes people hold a memorial service or celebration of life service right after a direct cremation. Doing so is a good way to bring family and friends of the deceased together. But with social distancing mandates in place, you might want to postpone an actual memorial service or celebration of life service. COVID-19 will likely be something we all have to deal with for some time yet. So it could make sense to delay a large gathering until conditions sufficiently improve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Webcast<br \/>\n<\/strong>Are you open to webcasting a service? You could either live to stream service or record it and then post it on the internet. In these strange times, we\u2019re living in, it\u2019s a good idea to consider whether or not having a digital service makes sense for you and your family. You could also have an on-location service where you stay within the gathering-size limits and then allow others to tune in via live stream. This is a great option for loved ones and friends whose health makes it unwise for them to meet up with people outside of their households. It\u2019s also a good option for people who might not be able to travel to where the cremation will take place.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to explore your options for planning a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/some-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-preplanning-your-direct-cremation\/\">direct cremation<\/a>\u00a0in Westerville, OH, get in touch to learn how we can be of assistance. We\u2019re a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/resources\/faqs\">cremation<\/a>\u00a0services provider that is committed to helping people with their direct cremation\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/planning\/why-preplan\">planning<\/a>. For the help you need, give us a call, pay us a visit, or check us out online at <a href=\"https:\/\/buckeyecremation.com\">https:\/\/buckeyecremation.com<\/a>. Simple and meaningful cremation arrangements are what we do best. When you get in touch, we\u2019ll take the time to explain your options so that you can make an informed decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Planning a cremation with a provider of\u00a0direct cremations in Westerville, OH\u00a0is difficult at the very best of times. It\u2019s simply never easy to accept that someone you love is gone. What can make things all the more challenging are the protocols and processes that are deemed necessary because of COVID-19. 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