“We’re encouraging brevity,” he says. “It’s not ideal, but it’s the best we can offer to secure the safety and health of our community.”
But for some communities that treat funerals as celebrations with singing, eulogizing and fellowshipping, a few minutes to say goodbye is less than ideal.
“We understand that grief needs closure,” Wenig says. “Being deprived of that opportunity is a huge emotional blow.” NPR.