* Editor's note: The following content may be disturbing to some viewers. Port Elizabeth crematoriums are overstretched due to the high number of COVID-19 deaths. They're saying families from all cultures are now opting for cremations rather than burials. eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso attended a cremation. Courtesy #DStv403
* Editor's note: The following content may be disturbing to some viewers.
DESPATCH - Port Elizabeth crematoriums are overstretched due to the high number of COVID-19 deaths.
They're saying families from all cultures are now opting for cremations rather than burials.
Crematorium manager Adriaan van Tonder says since COVID-19, the number of cremations has tripled.
"It's very hard for us... to see all those people died of COVID-19," Van Tonder said.
It's not just old people, little ones also. Babies, children, grannies, and grandfathers. It's hard for us."
A man who lost his wife says they decided against a funeral because it can be a COVID-19 super-spreader event.
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"It feels better not having that way and having a cremation where you can have a small memorial service at home with close family," said Alan McKelvey.
* eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso reports.
