Live streaming for funeral services in Ryde and Macquarie Park
Funeral services at cemeteries and crematoriums have been quick to offer live streaming services for people to still say goodbye to their loved ones. See the list of cemeteries offering free webcasting in Sydney’s northern district.
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Funeral services at cemeteries in Sydney’s north have been quick to offer live streaming services for people to still have a chance to say goodbye to their loved ones while respecting social distancing rules.
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, and Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens in Ryde have both rolled out free webcast services for funeral services after the Morrison government announced a maximum of 10 people at funeral services.
“When someone dies, our natural instinct is to seek comfort by being close and supporting each other,” Northern Cemeteries Chief Executive Pauline Tritton said.
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium has reported an 80 per cent increase in those requesting access webcast services in their five chapels since the social distance restrictions were put in place.
While Northern Cemeteries which manages the cemetery has had live streaming services as an option for several years, Ms Tritton said it was more important than ever to prevent further distress for those already grieving.
“During the COVID-19 crisis we need to be extremely mindful that social isolation will only add further distress to those who have lost a family member or friend.
“This is where being part of the funeral service via streaming is proving so important to supporting the grieving process.”
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium has also offered to provide affected families the opportunity to return and hold a memorial service for up to 200 people after the pandemic for no additional cost.
“We are here for our families and community to offer and provide any additional support we can during these unprecedented times,” Mrs Tritton said.
Cemeteries offering webcasting in Sydney’s northern district
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
Macquarie Park
1300 389 888
Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium
North Ryde
(02) 9887 2033