A memorial service is a good alternative, as it allows you to hold a gathering outdoors, which lowers the risk of transmission. Holding an outdoor memorial service in a large park can provide you with enough space to socially distance, but still remember your loved one through a memorial service. Additionally, you can always choose to hold a memorial service after the pandemic subsides and states open back up. Memorial services are meant to be held without the body present, making it a good alternative and choice for families who weren’t able to have the funeral they’d initially planned on holding.
