Families lament lack of decent burial space
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Conventional churches have been refusing burials over fears of backlash from locals
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The CSI Wesley Cemetery at Trimulgherry has been following COVID-19 protocol while performing last rites. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G
Conventional churches have been refusing burials over fears of backlash from locals
The spike in coronavirus cases has set alarm bells ringing, and even as healthcare professionals and government officials are scrambling to deal with the situation, city cemeteries are witnessing an unusual rush in burials.
Over a dozen Christian cemeteries have confirmed that last rites are increasing. Funeral services agencies have also reported increase in the sale of coffin boxes, including COVID-19 protocol caskets. With a rise in COVID deaths, some cemeteries are running short of space and reluctant to allow burials, families and those working on the issue complained.