I didn’t think of the many funeral directors and staff that have to take care of the deceased person, their families, even the hospitals, with dignity and respect but still have to make sure that they themselves are safe from COVID-19.
I immediately reached out to Spencer Leak, Jr., vice president and licensed funeral director of Leak and Sons Funeral Home, to get a handle on what they are going through during this time.
Spencer told me that the stress is high because with the rate of deaths, funeral homes are having to buy more equipment, and find space to handle the overflow.
He told me that the Directors of other funeral homes such as Gatlings, Cage, Taylor, Doty Dash, and many more speak with one another and give encouragement.
So, I have added a new group of Responders to my prayers, praise, hand claps, and appreciation, the men and women who are with us, in the end and bring peace to our families, the Funeral Directors and staff.
