"Allan Cole, the vice president of Canada's Funeral Service Association, told CBC News there's never been a lonelier time to die. (Submitted by Sasha McGregor)The novel coronavirus doesn't have to infect or kill someone to make their family suffer after their death. Families can't gather to grieve because of the virus. COVID-19 is forcing McGregor and other families to cancel visitations, to push celebration of life ceremonies, along with a chance to grieve, months into the future. Irwin hopes his wife's celebration of life will serve as a model for other families grappling with death during the pandemic.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2020 19:18 UTC