As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have created a document to serve as a template for funeral homes to use to develop an emergency action plan in light of the recent outbreak of COVID-19 (the Coronavirus). But it should also be useful in anticipation of future outbreaks of any infectious disease including the seasonal flu. Certain state or local laws, ordinances, and orders must be taken into consideration of course, so this template, in order to be used in various jurisdictions, must be generic. Therefore, it is meant to simply be a guide for you to develop your own plan. You should have a plan in place that also considers other possible disaster situations such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. It should also contain plans in the event of a fire in your facility, an active shooter situation, […]