The family of a deceased 57 year old woman refused to bury the body of the lady without the help from the undertaking parlor.
Before the lady that he had been diagnosed with Corona virus and the family said that it was up to the undertaking parlor to provide protective gear for the funeral.
However the undertaking parlor did not have the skill available as well as individuals to help carry the coffin. Only one person was sent with the body.
The family argued that as per law any individuals who had died from coronavirus complications was supposed to be handled with caution.
After intervention from the police the family watched From a Distance while the body of their loved one was buried by the undertaking parlor.
They explained that did not want to put themselves at risk from contracting the virus. They also expressed that the funeral parlor should have planned better.
This ordeal left the driver that was sent by the funeral parlor having to stay with the body of the deceased at the graveside overnight.
Source : https://www.hmetro.co.zw/row-over-corpse-undertaker-spends-night-with-body/
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