The fifth wave of the epidemic is severe, and more than 7,207 people have died so far.
The Universal Funeral Parlour under the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals will be transformed into a funeral parlour for the deceased who have been confirmed to have died from today (29th).
Only Mr. Li, who came to say goodbye to his friends, said that seeing his ancestors was still blocked and he could not see his friends for the last time.
There is also a son who said that his family could not accompany his father when he died of illness, and he could only see his father for the last time through video. He has asked many funeral homes, and they all said that it was difficult to arrange makeup and dressing for the body that had been infected with the epidemic. After the service of the remains, I specially came to inquire about the details, hoping that at least the later things can be done enough.
Some masters said that 80% of people have canceled the ceremony to pay their respects to the remains. "Even if you do...the distance will be far away."
According to what we saw at the scene, some relatives and friends who attended the funeral did not forget to prevent the epidemic when they said goodbye to their loved ones. Some people wore masks and rubber gloves at the same time.
Mr. Liu Xianrong went to the Universal Funeral Home today for details.
He said that his father was sent to the hospital after contracting the virus in a nursing home earlier, and he was unable to visit the hospital for more than a month.
In the end, after his father died in the hospital, he was able to see him for the last time over the phone through the hospital's video. To this day, his father's body is still wearing the hospital's patient clothes and sealed with a plastic bag.
It is difficult to arrange makeup and dressing for the remains infected with the epidemic
Mr. Rong said that his father had no family to accompany him when he was infected with the epidemic, so he hoped that at least he would be able to handle his affairs. However, he asked many funeral homes that it was difficult to arrange make-up and dressing for the remains of the infected body. How old are you, with so many descendants, how can you feel good about it?” Therefore, when he learned yesterday that Universal Funeral Home can arrange to pay tribute to the remains, he immediately came to inquire.
He criticized the government's incompetence in fighting the epidemic, and even pointed out that his father's death was related to the government.
Unable to visit the hospital, unable to visit the funeral, unable to see the last face
In addition, Mr. Li also went to the mourning hall today to personally bid farewell to the funeral friends.
He recalled that the deceased was diagnosed with the coronavirus in the nursing home earlier, and eventually passed away in the emergency room. "There was no chance to see him for the last time." Zhang's posthumous photo, unable to pay tribute to the posthumous body.
Li said, "On the last journey of sending her off, I thought I would see the remnants below and pay respects... But I couldn't see him on the side of sending him off."
Mr. Li also pointed out that the ancestor was in his 70s and was a neighbor when he was a child.
Although he was vaccinated, he has a long-term illness. "I had friends who met him in the early days."
Mr. Chen, the master of Nam Hee, said that he wears a blindfold and a face mask during the ceremony.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
Eighty adults cancel funeral ceremony
Mr. Chen said that at least one-third of the ancestors of the recent funerals have been infected with new coronary pneumonia. He emphasized that the ceremony is not very different, but he will be more careful when handling the remains. For example, in the mortuary, the remains will be disinfected and packaged first. He also wears an eye patch and a face mask during the ceremony.
He also pointed out that 80% of people have canceled the ceremony to pay their respects to the remains. "Even if you do... it will be far away."
The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals announced earlier that the Universal Funeral Home will be turned into a funeral service for the deceased who has been diagnosed. There are 6 mourning halls on the 1st and 3rd floors. The new arrangement is expected to add an average of more than 400 funeral sessions each month.
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Universal Funeral Parlour has been converted into a designated funeral parlour to help relatives see off the confirmed deceased. The funeral industry says that the coffins in Hong Kong are only enough for two or three days. The deceased can't go on the road. The mortuary is full. The Hong Kong government requisitions the Universal Funeral Home Chamber of Commerce. No guidelines: if you have learned to wear protective clothing, you will be sent to the funeral parlor to refuse to accept the confirmed deceased. 360 coffins arrive in Hong Kong by land and water
