163 Irene Roberts Rd
| Lillington, NC 27546
| Tel: 1-910-814-1200
| Fax: 1-910-814-1201

COVID-19

Our Response to COVID-19

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY- MARCH 23, 2020

As we are faced with the growing effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), Walker Funeral Home and Cremation is dedicated to abiding by the guidelines of the NC Board of Funeral Services along with the Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) to prevent the unintentional spread of germs.

In an effort to protect the health and safety of our families, the community, and staff as well Walker Funeral Home and Cremation pursuant to Executive Order Number 120 issued by Governor Roy Cooper on March 23, 2020, gatherings of 50 or more are prohibited in an inside or outside enclosed space. Know that every effort will be made to protect our families as we schedule our Chapel, Church, Private and Graveside Services. We will discuss all available options with our families and collectively decide the best and most safe option.

In addition to best practice procedures and legal sanitation requirements already in place here at Walker Funeral Home and Cremation, we have incorporated the following guidelines by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) to prevent the unintentional spread of germs:

Cleaning hands with antibacterial soap and warm water for 20 seconds

Practicing social distancing

Requiring anyone exhibiting symptoms of illness to stay at home

Thoroughly cleaning hard surfaces and high-traffic areas

Limiting physical contact such as hugging, shaking hands, kissing on cheeks, and etc.

This is a difficult time for our nation and the families we serve as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread across the states. Walker Funeral Home and Cremation is more than obliged to answer questions and concerns regarding services to memorialize the death of your loved ones.

If you have any questions, we may be contacted at (910) 814-1200, or walkerfuneralhome@aol.com

Sincerely,

Stacey L. Walker & Staff

For more information about COVID-19, please visit https://www.cdc.gov or https://www.who.it or https://www.ncdhhs.gov.

Bernetta 'Bren" Utley

Bernetta 'Bren" Utley

Grief Support

In addition to the bereavement services for the families we serve, we have provided some helpful grief support links below:

Crisis, Grief and Healing

Webhealing.com, the first interactive grief website on the internet, offers discussion boards, articles, book suggestions, and advice for men and women working through every aspect of grief. The site’s founder, Tom Golden LCSW, has provided book excerpts and contact information to help those healing from loss.

Willowgreen

Willowgreen offers support and information for those dealing with life transition & aging, illness & caregiving, loss & grief, and hope & spirituality. The site offers advice, products, and inspirational materials.

Grief and Loss

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) website contains a Grief & Loss section with grief-related articles and information.

Growth House

Growth House is an award-winning website that offers international resources for life-threatening illnesses and end of life care. The site features hypertext topic pages that explain major issues across the spectrum of hospice and home care, palliative care, pain management, grief, death with dignity, and quality improvement. It also offers disease-specific guides, an online bookstore, and even their own radio station.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s website provides a host of information and resources for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury and their caregivers.

A year of daily grief support

Our support in your time of need does not end after the funeral services. Enter your email below to receive a grief support message from us each day for a year. You can unsubscribe at any time.