The careful care of the deceased
While death is often a taboo topic, the funeral director for the Syriac-Orthodox diocese sees the respectful care of the deceased as a profound part of his work. He involves families in washing and dressing their loved ones, while ensuring they are respectfully excluded from the more technical aspects of the process.
This article is part of the series Syriac-Orthodox journeys of death and burial in the Netherlands:
- Tracing the past
- Balancing community wishes with practical limitations
- The careful care of the deceased