CLEAN : Brooklyn's Green-Wood cemetery, struggling to keep up with coronavirus' toll

The transcript discusses the significant increase in cremation and interment demands due to a rise in deaths, leading to capacity challenges for crematories and cemeteries. Safety measures, such as limiting attendees and enforcing social distancing, are in place. There are discrepancies in reported death numbers due to insufficient testing. The system is overwhelmed, prompting funeral directors to consider out-of-state options for handling the deceased.

What was the initial change observed in cremation numbers?

• They decreased significantly.

• They remained the same.

• They increased four to five times.

• They doubled.

How many cremations are being scheduled per day currently?

• 5 to 10

• 30 to 35

• 10 to 15

• 20 to 25

What is the current status of cremation scheduling?

• Scheduling is done weekly.

• Scheduling is done monthly.

• Scheduling is into May already.

• Scheduling is on hold.

What is the maximum number of people allowed for indoor services?

• 5 people

• 10 people

• 15 people

• 20 people

What measure is taken to limit interaction during services?

• Services are canceled.

• Staff set up and then leave.

• Families are not allowed to attend.

• Services are held indoors only.

What is the main reason for the discrepancy in reported death numbers?

• Underreporting by hospitals

• Overestimation of cases

• Inaccurate reporting

• Lack of testing

What are funeral directors considering due to the high demand?

• Increasing service prices

• Reducing service hours

• Taking bodies out of state

• Hiring more staff