The coronavirus pandemic has created a hidden crisis for funeral directors who are rapidly running out of protective equipment and space for bodies

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• A shortage of protective equipment is exposing funeral workers to the risk of catching the coronavirus.
• Funeral directors tell Business Insider they are having to find their own safety equipment after struggling to get it from the government. One said they had to settle for out-of-date gloves found on Facebook.
• Workers are also struggling with the demand for refrigeration units and morgue space, putting their cash flow at risk.
• The UK government is being urged to provide greater protection to funeral directors and their staff.
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The coronavirus pandemic is quietly creating a crisis for funeral directors, with workers reporting severe shortages of protective equipment and a major cash flow problem that could put many companies out of business.

With thousands of extra deaths being caused both directly and indirectly by the crisis, many funeral directors have been forced to spend large amounts of money on additional refrigeration units and morgue space for storing the extra bodies caused by the pandemic.

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