Ok the governor closed restaraunts and bars. They say

[doc03]

no public gatherings concerts, sporting events or crowds over 50 people. There are going to be people dying, what about funerals?

[MissB]

1. It's our new reality

Gonna take some time to adjust.

My cousin’s husband died and they had to postpone his celebration of life. Sad but everyone understands.

[Renew Deal]

2. Philadelphia dug mass graves during the Spanish Flu

https://www.phillyvoice.com/100-years-ago-spanish-flu-philadelphia-killed-thousands-influenza-epidemic-libery-loan-parade

[BigmanPigman]

8. Wow, look at the incubation period...

“The incubation period is 24 to 72 hours. Right on track, the disease exploded in the city after the parade.”

At least not many people chew tobacco and spit these days. "Don't spit" signs were posted everywhere.

[Spider Jerusalem]

9. That was mostly because of TB (which killed my great-grandmother's brother in 1921)

[jberryhill]

3. I'm pretty sure the virus doesn't know it's a funeral

And is happy to transmit itself among people weeping, blowing noses, and hugging those closest to the recently departed virus infectee.

[Ms. Toad]

4. If you're talking about Ohio -

funerals and weddings are exempt.

[doc03]

5. No doubt they are but they sure are the perfect

place to pass on a virus. I am 71 years old and never have seen anything like this before it's unbelievable the mess that fool has made.

[Ms. Toad]

6. True. n/t

[RockRaven]

7. I would suggest that anyone who can stand the thought of doing so go the cremation route, and

delay the internment/service as long as necessary for travel and group gatherings to be no longer dangerous. Most of us would be appalled at the idea of family or friends dying themselves because they chose to come to our funeral.

I know some people's religious beliefs or personal preferences would stand in the way, but for those whose don't, there need not be a rush once you're no longer talking about a casket and body (embalmed or not).