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the saving power of Jesus Christ!
Funeral Guidelines during COVID
UPDATED: November 9, 2021
St. John’s COVID-19 Funeral Protocols
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Please stay home if one of these apply
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You have a fever / running a temperature of 100.4 or more
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You are experiencing any symptoms such as: headache, runny nose, cough, sore throat, diarrhea/vomiting, loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath, and/ or body aches
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Anyone in your home is sick
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You have been exposed to the Corona virus in the last 14 days and have not had a test confirming that you are not carrying the virus
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All rules will be communicated ahead of time to family members
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Pastors will handle this task in their preparation meetings
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All seating should be socially-distanced, when possible
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Children must sit with family
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Signage regarding mask-wearing expectation will be posted on outside doors
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No personal contact of any kind is requested (handshaking, hugging, etc.)
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Masks must be worn by all church staff, family, and guests
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May be removed when speaking at microphone
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Non -service activities
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No food or luncheon inside church
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Outside of restrooms and the worship space the building will not be available for use of any kind
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Arrival / exit
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Family may arrive 30 minutes prior to the visitation or service to coordinate with pastor, arrange flowers, other preparation
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All exit immediately after service
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Pastors will strive for a 45 - 50 minute service
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Contact tracing
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Families are encouraged to know their guests and guests' information for contact tracing purposes, if needed
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Use of a Guest Book, including name, address, and phone number, is strongly encouraged
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