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Like pretty much everything these days, Memorial Day at the Forest Lawn Group cemeteries (and all across WNY) will look very different this year than it ever has before. Unfortunately, this year, New York State and Erie County social distancing mandates remain in effect. Although NYS Governor...
While we recognize the value that the peace and serenity of our grounds can provide during these particularly challenging times, the safety of our employees and the community are of utmost importance while we focus on our mission of caring for families during their time of need - the interment and ...
We feel the effects of living in a time of pandemic, the lack of uncertainty about how to care for those who have the virus. The daily news reports the numbers infected, the deaths and those cured. Our work load reflects the numbers of families touched by death. What we don’t...
Like you, I have heard many news broadcasts on Covid 19 which all provide some information or update on the state of the illness, its effect and things we can do to protect our families and ourselves. Most of them are simple. Wash your hands, avoid crowds and use social distancing. ...
From Forest Lawn Chaplain Robert Fink... Last week I mentioned the changes we are all experiencing in our home and work life. These changes bring different responses from each of us. Some of us adapt easily, we learn to go with the flow or change direction at a moments notice. Others am...
From Forest Lawn Chaplain Robert Fink... The events of the past few weeks have changed life as we knew it. Our world is suddenly different. Family traditions are suddenly postponed. Community events and rituals are suspended. Education and work schedules and routines are anythin...
To remain in full compliance with state and federal mandates regarding social distancing we have significantly reduced the on-site staffing at all of our cemeteries. Given these reductions, the following changes are in place until further notice: As directed by government, the ...
From Forest Lawn Chaplain Robert Fink... I received this from a friend... May we who have no risk factors Remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury of working from home Remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent. May we who have the ...
In the past week life in WNY suddenly changed. Our family life, work routine changed. The routines we took for granted suddenly have to adapt because of something we cannot see. If we heed the warnings and adapt things will most likely be OK, but the new normal has to be followe...
