Yesterday, the Italian government invoked the army as local Bergamo crematories and funeral homes can no longer handle the influx of deaths. Army trucks were used to transport the deceased to other nearby cities to be buried and or cremated. …
Italian protocols are leaving families trapped with the dead bodies of Covid-19 victims
To stop the spread of coronavirus the Italian government has implemented a countrywide lockdown. And while security protocols are helping deter the spread of the virus, it’s also leaving families trapped with the dead bodies of Covid-19 victims who die…
The dire situation in Italy pressures European funeral directors to prepare
The increased death count and regulations due to Covid-19 is creating pressure on the Italian death care industry. No services and immediate disposal is difficult for families and directors. Every 30 minutes a funeral is taking place in Bergamo, a…
Italy suspends funerals to limit the spread of the coronavirus
Italy has imposed a country wide lock down after the government has stepped up its regulations concerning the coronavirus. The measures will last, at least, until the 3rd of April. Sports games and concerts are cancelled. Ski resorts, schools, universities, gyms,…
First funeral expo cancelled due to coronavirus
Due to the spread of the coronavirus throughout Europe Tanexpo, one of Europe’s largest death care exhibitions, has been cancelled and won’t return until 2021. The organisation of Tanexpo has released an official press release on its website, stating: “Following…
