A south Kerry woman whose father passed away during the first lockdown supports calls for a new subcommittee of NPHET to examine funeral restrictions.
Patrick O’Grady from Waterville passed away on April 14th; he had oesophageal cancer.
His daughter, Maria, says having a loved one pass away during the pandemic is more difficult, stressful and lonesome for families.
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Maria says it was heart-breaking to walk into an empty church and not give her father a proper send-off as only ten people were allowed to attend funerals at the time.
Speaking to Jerry O’Sullivan on Kerry Today, Maria O’Grady says a NPHET subcommittee should be formed to consult with bereaved families and funeral directors:
