Frequently Asked Questions

• Your local and/or state public health officials may be making recommendations for the care of decedents and/or public gatherings that are more stringent than what the CDC and federal government have recommended. In these cases, you should defer to your state and/or local public health officials.
• The CDC has advised if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and/or develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. If you are concerned about a potential exposure, this risk assessment for healthcare personnel (HCP) from the CDC may be useful.

Funeral professionals have had many questions about how they can safely continue to serve families during the COVID-19 pandemic. NFDA has compiled a list of the frequently asked questions, which cover issues related to business operations, liability, funerals and visitation, technical questions, and more. 

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Please note: Because this is a rapidly evolving situation, NFDA will be updating the Frequently Asked Questions sections as new information becomes available. We will also add questions and answers should new issues emerge. 

Legal Questions

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Technical Questions

Funerals and Visitations

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