Local Funeral Services Update And Guidelines

FOR ANY ARRANGEMENTS TO BE SCHEDULED FROM FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 AND THEREAFTER,

THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY, UNLESS WE HAVE OTHER DIRECTIVES FROM THE GOVERNMENT.

During this time of unprecedented international health crisis, we understand that, as always, our primary focus is to care for your family, honor the life of your loved one, and allow the community to share their sorrow with you as best is possible.

We also have to consider the health and safety of our staff, your family, and our community at large.

Based on information and recommendations we have received from national resources (the CDC), as well as our state government and the NC Board of Funeral Service, we have chosen to implement the following procedures for all services immediately and  throughout the foreseeable future:

No public visitations will be allowed.  If you wish to have guests visit with you in your home, that is your choice.

All funeral or memorial services will be private events with a maximum number of 50 total attendees. This includes clergy / celebrants, necessary funeral home staff and immediate family.   This number will not be exceeded, and is subject to be lowered at any time, depending on any additional information we receive.

Graveside services are the preferred choice, however if the service is held at the funeral home or another facility, the number of attendees will remain at no more than 50 total.

Guests will be asked to sign the online guestbook in lieu of a traditional book .  Handling of the book, pens and memorial folders by attendees may lead to possible contamination, depending on who guests have come into contact with recently.

We realize these measures may seem extreme, however, in light of what we know, but more importantly what we don’t know, this action is necessary for the health and welfare of us all.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this together.

The staffs of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service; Wrenn Clarke and Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service, and Askew Funeral and Cremation Service.