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Grief Amid The Pandemic: How To Show Love And Support Through Social Distancing

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A global pandemic is a trying time for everyone, but it can be especially difficult for people who are still grieving or have lost someone recently. These individuals need ample support to ensure they are on the right road to recovery. Unfortunately, providing support can be difficult when you are practicing social distancing or are in isolation. At Simply Cremations, we recommend taking the steps mentioned below to show your support: 1. Maintain Communication The first step is to maintain communication because even a simple phone call helps. You don’t need to call every day or actually speak with the grieving individual. Modern technology lets people communicate in different ways so you can email, chat, call, or video call an individual. Chatting is a great way to communicate if you don't have time but want to keep people engaged. Calling provides more direct contact, helping people feel more connected. 2. Listen to What They Say Sometimes grieving individuals ju...

Top Tips on Staying Safe in Public During the Pandemic

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Social distancing and isolation is the best way to stay safe during the coronavirus outbreak, but sometimes you need to step out. At Simply Cremations, we encourage people to take every precaution necessary to be safe. Here are some tips that can help you do just that: 1. Maintain Distance Maintain around 6 feet of distance with other people and avoid confined places like crowded elevators or small rooms if possible. Many experts speculate that the virus can linger in the air in aerosol form for a few minutes in confined places so you may inhale it unknowingly. 2. Avoid Touching Your Face Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes while you’re out in public. Most people have to touch items like door handles, cash, credit cards, products, etc, while they’re out. The best way to avoid the virus getting into your body is to keep your hands away from vulnerable areas. 3. Wear a Mask Wear a mask if you have the slightest cough or cold. While experts are still di...