Information About COVID-19 & Funeral Services
Updated 4-22-2022
Dear Valued Member of our Family & Community,
Please see the masking and COVID-19 policies in place for our chapels
Based on the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s most recent changes, and the recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) mask wearing for families and funeral attendees is optional and therefore, it will be up to the deceased’s family’s discretion at both our 6410 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia location as well as the suburban chapel located at 310 2nd Street Pike in Southampton. Families having a chapel service will be asked during the arrangement conference if they want those attending the service to be wearing masks. Goldsteins’ staff will enforce based on that family’s wishes.
We are only allowing 6 people in a limousine and all will be required to wear masks properly with both the mouth and nose covered.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please note, all policies and procedures are subject to change. Thank you for your patience during this time and flexibility as we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in our area and keep our customers and staff safe.
We recommend that you take the following preventative actions:
- If you are sick or have been in close contact with someone who has been to a foreign country or has been sick, please stay home.
- Limit the number of people who attend the shiva and ensure that everyone wears masks and practices social distancing. Condolences can also be sent via social media, text, or a phone call.
- We highly recommend that the elderly and those with chronic illnesses avoid all funerals and shiva until which time the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
- Watch the funeral via our live stream application (if applicable) – the link can be provided by the family.
- Avoid hugging, kissing, or even shaking hands with others.
- Wear masks and employ “social distancing” in your everyday life.
Our intention is to provide you and your loved ones with the funeral services you require while managing to keep all of you safe. We have reviewed information from local and federal sources, including the CDC, The City of Philadelphia, and the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), and will continue to monitor the situation as changes arise.
From our family to yours, thank you for your business and understanding.
If you have questions or are unsure of any of the procedures, please call us at 215-927-5800 and we will be happy to discuss arrangements.
Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks, Inc.
We recommend that you take the following preventative actions:
- If you are sick or have been in close contact with someone who has been to a foreign country or has been sick, please stay home.
- Limit the number of people who attend the shiva and ensure that everyone wears masks and practices social distancing. Condolences can also be sent via social media, text, or a phone call.
- We highly recommend that the elderly and those with chronic illnesses avoid all funerals and shiva until which time the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
- Watch the funeral via our live stream application (if applicable) – the link can be provided by the family.
- Avoid hugging, kissing, or even shaking hands with others.
- Wear masks and employ “social distancing” in your everyday life.
Our intention is to provide you and your loved ones with the funeral services you require while managing to keep all of you safe. We have reviewed information from local and federal sources, including the CDC, The City of Philadelphia, and the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), and will continue to monitor the situation as changes arise.
From our family to yours, thank you for your business and understanding.
If you have questions or are unsure of any of the procedures, please call us at 215-927-5800 and we will be happy to discuss arrangements.
Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael Sack’s, Inc.
To read an e-copy of the Guide for Grieving During COVID-19 Pandemic click below
This book written by Sara Murphy, Ph.D., CT is for anyone who lost someone during the COVID-19 pandemic or is looking to support someone who has. Knowing that is an extremely difficult time and funerals are not allowing large groups of family and friends to attend, people are feeling very alone. This guide will help you understand the grieving process and how it has changed.
