Now the family is deprived of this gentle gesture," said Stéphanie Côté, president of Voluntas Funeral Services in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Stéphanie Côté, president of Voluntas Funeral Services in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, said COVID-19 has changed the way funeral homes can care for the deceased. (Voluntas Funeral Services)As soon as possible after someone dies, the body can be laid out, in a closed casket — for a maximum of three hours. Bridget Fetterly, president of Kane and Fetterly Funeral Home, said the COVID-19 pandemic has added to the stress and anxiety of many grieving families. They want to make sure the funeral home has the right body, said Bridget Fetterly, president of Fetterly and Kane funeral home.

Source: CBC News April 18, 2020 09:00 UTC