Boston cemeteries see large increase in burials given the COVID-19 pandemic

Cemetery departments have been working essentially nonstop for about the last two months as the coronavirus pandemic ruthlessly claims its victims by the dozens.  Image via the Boston Globe.

– News covered by Quincy Quarry News with commentary added. 

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Boston cemeteries have experienced a large increase in burials given the COVID-19 pandemic.

As is only to be expected, COVID-19 has torqued the need for the eternal interment of its victims.

While opting for cremation has seen a steady increase over the years, burial continues to be an option.

In turn, the recent growth in the number of deaths care of COVID-19 has increased the rate of burials at many local cemeteries – but not all of them.

In turn, Quincy Quarry’s ever-growing legions of loyal readers can expect yet another hard-hitting Quincy Quarry exposé shortly on local burial practices and activity.

Source: Boston cemeteries see large increase in burials due to coronavirus – The Boston Globe