How to Honor a Deceased Loved One in the Midst of a Pandemic

Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home and Cremation Services • July 19, 2021

Have you thought about how you can honor the memory of a deceased loved one after their passing? There are different ways you can do so safely and effectively. It pays to weigh your options.

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While there might be a bit of light at the head of the tunnel as far as COVID-19 is concerned, that doesn’t mean that all of the restrictions placed on funeral and cremation services will disappear right away. The CDC has revised its mask-wearing advisory for fully vaccinated individuals, but don’t expect that everything will go back to normal right away. When you contact a funeral home in North Riverside, IL, they will let you know what the rules are. 


Do you want to learn about how you can honor your deceased relative during these uncertain times? Here are some ways you can accomplish your objective safely and in a way that encourages your entire family.


Livestream 


One way you can honor your deceased loved one is by livestreaming their funeral service, memorial service, or celebration of life service. More people will be able to take part in the event – even if the majority of them have to do so virtually. With the social distancing protocols in place, funeral homes have had to place caps on how many people can gather for indoor and outdoor services. So livestreaming is one way you can compensate for smaller group sizes Livestreaming will also come in useful if some family members won’t be able to travel to attend. 


Virtual Memorial Service 


Another way you can honor the memory of your loved one is by holding a virtual memorial service or celebration of life service. There are plenty of video conferencing tools you can use for this purpose. You can either plan every detail or do something more spontaneous. The good news is that you’ll be able to include people from all over the world since it will all be done online. So a virtual memorial will be a great way to bring family together in a way that honors a dearly departed relative. It’s also a way to stay safe during these uncertain times. 


Social Media Page 


You can also create a social media page that serves as an online memorial. If you want to go this route, you can post pictures of the deceased, and you can allow family and friends to post messages and to share memories. It’ll be a place for people to meet. You can pursue this option for free since it can be connected to your own social media account. It will be an online space where family and friends from anywhere in the world will be able to honor the deceased. 



Do you need the help of a North Riverside, IL funeral home? If so, we can definitely help. 

For more than 60 years, we’ve faithfully served clients with care and compassion. We have a solid track record of being the sort of funeral home that families trust to help in their times of need. For prompt and courteous service, give us a call or visit our location. We’re here to answer your questions and to help you arrange a body disposition that honors your loved one.


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