Update: Mortuary Practices during COVID 19 epidemic

OMA's Board of Trustees wish to share information with you from our March 22nd conversation with staff at Riverview Cemetery.

​Here's the News:

This information directly affects Portland Area residents. We will do our best to keep you updated about Statewide providers in posts to come. Our Best Wishes for your Health and Wellness. 

• As of March 22, River View had no known deaths resulting from the virus.

• River View is taking (as always) the universal precautions recommended by the CDC when any infectious disease concern is present. In relation to the deceased’s body the concern is less critical (since infection from exhaled viral matter won’t happen). There is greater concern in relation to family members who have been exposed to the deceased.

• For the reason above, “Delivery Only” will be the status for all burials. That means the deceased will be buried without services as long as the stay-at-home guideline is in force. If the family wishes, services will (of course) be held later when it is safe to do so. 

• Keeping in mind there will be “Evolving Mandates”, Cremations will now proceed as usual. Cremains will either be delivered to the family or retained at the cemetery for future services.

​• As the challenges with COVID 19  evolve regionally, this information may change. ​

For updated information about COVID 19 in Oregon please visit:  The Oregon Health Authority News  webpage.

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