Two concerns regarding funeral attendance

Answer 1

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Of course, the emotional impact of altered funeral formats on the living will be horrendous. Closed coffins prevent families from seeing a loved one who may have died alone in hospital, or kissing them goodbye. And limiting attendance at funerals will upset relatives and friends of the deceased who cannot physically attend.

Answer 2

Of course, it isn't geography, unless you are relating it to a specific region.