Members of the St. Lawrence County Funeral Directors Association announced that there will not be any visitations, viewings or funerals following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s most recent quarantine effort. …
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Members of the St. Lawrence County Funeral Directors Association announced that there will not be any visitations, viewings or funerals following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s most recent quarantine effort.
“In the most recent guidance of New York State Department of Health, visitations, viewing, and funeral are considered non-essential events during the most recent quarantine efforts set forth by Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Action on March 19, 2020 and shall not occur. The Department of Health also stated that all burials or cremations should occur as soon as possible and that memorial services should be held at a later date,” the members said in a press release.
Funeral homes are considered essential workers needed are on the front lines of this current pandemic, much like the healthcare providers and will remain fully staffed when needed.
“It is imperative that we adhere to these provisions set forth to us by NYS DOH to flatten the curve during this outbreak,” the release said.
Members of the public with any further questions or concerns are encouraged to contact their local funeral home for guidance.
Association members include:
Allen-Denesha Funeral Home - DeKalb
Buck Funeral Homes – Norwood, Norfolk, Colton
Donaldson Funeral Home – Massena
Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home – Potsdam
Fox and Murray Funeral Home – Ogdensburg
Frary Funeral Homes – Ogdensburg, Harrisville
French Funeral Homes – Gouverneur, Edwards, Star Lake
Garner Funeral Service – Potsdam
Hammill Funeral Home – Winthrop
Islandview Funeral Home, Morristown
Lawrence Funeral Home – Canton
Larue and Pitcher Funeral Home – Ogdensburg
Phillips Memorial Homes – Massena, Madrid, Waddington