Covid is making us talk about death, says funeral planner

2020-09-26 15:23:39

As a humanist celebrant, Julia Page has seen first-hand how the coronavirus pandemic has affected those who have lost loved ones. Not being able to say goodbye at the hospital, restrictions on funerals, and social distancing ruling out hugs or simply holding hands has made bereavement "more challenging". But Covid-19 has also changed the way we talk about death, Julia says. "People are being more frank and honest". "Covid has made many people think and feel that death could be closer than we think. "I think this is a good thing to have come out of this pandemic. Death is inevitable for us all; it makes sense for us to come to terms with this. "People have become more comfortable about talking about their own demise."