Question: Where can I find out more information about burials?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions: Funeral and Burial Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
What are the most important things to remember about COVID-19 and AI/AN funeral services or other gatherings?
section_content: For Tribal Leaders :

Educate your community about who is at higher risk of getting very sick, such as Tribal Elders and those with diabetes and serious heart or lung conditions.
Limit the number of people at a gathering to 10 or fewer.
Clean and disinfect where these activities are held.
Provide plenty of handwashing sinks with soap and water or ensure there is hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol for all.

For Attendees:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home and do not engage in burial and funeral practices if you are sick.
Practice social distancing by putting at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and other people.

More information on large gatherings and
events.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
The only mention of burials is near the bottom where it advises people to not engage in burial or funeral practices if they are sick but does not mention anything else.
While this relates to burials, it does not answer the question of where to find more information.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions: Funeral and Burial Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
What resources are available for burial of American Indian/Alaska Native veterans?
section_content: Spouses and families of American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans may be eligible
for burial assistance. Burial benefits can include opening and closing of the
grave, perpetual care, a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a
Presidential Certificate—at no cost to the family. Some veterans may also be
eligible to receive money to help cover the cost (burial allowances).
The National Cemetery Administration oversees burial benefits. This office is
under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits
Administration. The VA can be contacted at the following phone numbers:

For burial, survivors’ pension, or other benefits: 1-877-294-6380
For the status of VA headstones and markers: 1-800-697-6947
For obtaining bereavement counseling: 1-202-461-6530
For telecommunications devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing services, dial 711.
Additional informationexternal icon
VA Survivors and Burial Benefits kitpdf iconexternal icon


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Answer does relate to burials but only mentions veterans and American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans which the requester does not specify being.
The answer gives helpful information and resource phone numbers to thoroughly answer the question.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions: Funeral and Burial Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
Am I at risk if I go to a family gathering, traditional event, ceremony, or funeral for someone who died of COVID-19?
section_content: There is currently no known risk associated with being in the same room at a
funeral or visitation service with the body of someone who died of COVID-19.
Anyone who is sick should stay home. These actions help prevent people from
getting sick and help stop the spread of the virus.
Also, tribal leaders can help. While each tribe has its own traditions
regarding death rituals and funerals (including family feeds, giveaways, and
commemorative gatherings), it is important for leaders to determine ways for
immediate family members to take part while making sure that

Vulnerable populations are protected.
Everyone practices frequent hand washing (hand hygiene) and social distancing (keep 6 feet of space or greater between people).
Gatherings are limited to 10 or fewer people.

CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where social
distancing is difficult to maintain (for example, at grocery stores and
pharmacies). This is especially important in communities where COVID-19 is
spreading. So, if you do go to a funeral or gathering, use a cloth face
covering. But also try to keep about 6 feet from others who are present. You
can find more information about using a cloth face
covering.
Do not place cloth face coverings on young children under age 2. Also, don’t
place a face covering on anyone who has trouble breathing or who is
unconscious or unable to remove the mask without assistance.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Gives guidance regarding face coverings and limiting size of gathering for a burial as well as emphasizing social distancing.
This does not relate to the question nor give information on where to find information on burials.

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