New York expands burial service assistance to provide final support to more low-income New Yorkers. At this point 22.619 people have died from COVID-19 in New York. While everyone is hurting, some of those who are facing the most difficult…
Brooklyn cemetery may be forced to close due to public misuse of the space
Local disruptive behaviours at a Brooklyn cemetery may force management to close their doors to the public during the pandemic. Looking for an escape from the confines of their homes, Brooklynites have been seeking out their local cemetery. The 182-year-old,…
Social Distancing is crashing death care stocks
Funeral homes may be busy, but lockdowns mean less ceremonies, which means less business. Turns out more deaths don’t equal more business for death care companies. The added value that funeral home services offer grieving families is becoming incredibly clear…
New York’s funeral care policy changes to keep up with the influx of deaths
New York officials work to find solutions for the growing number of COVID-19 deceased that require final resting places. To help funeral directors in handling the influx of bodies, New York officials are temporarily changing regulations. From allowing out of…
New York planning the states first veterans cemetery
New York is one of four states in America without its own state owned veterans cemetery. While there are a few private operations that focus on serving local vets in their community, it doesn’t serve the vets at large in…
