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A few weeks away from closing 2020, Óscar Padilla, CEO of the J. García López funeral homes, reveals some figures that tell us about the size of the current health emergency. Throughout the year, they have recorded a 26% increase in their funeral services, reaching a figure of 10 thousand deaths, of which 35% were due to COVID-19.
Last April , a few weeks after the contingency was declared, the same funeral homes reported an increase in their funeral services of 10%, in response to which they had to strengthen security measures with their employees.
It was through their relationships Chile Mobile Number List with the same sector, explained Manuel Ramírez, general director of J. García López, that they were told how to work in the face of the pandemic.
«We act responsibly to ensure our collaborators Chile Mobile Number List and we acquired more than 60 thousand Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for first contact workers, in addition to quaternaries - viricides, fungicides and algaecides -, which allow the elimination of 99% of viruses. and bacteria,” he said.
They explained that their services follow the protocol corresponding to infectious-contagious diseases, such as AIDS and hepatitis B, which has allowed them to identify the cause of death.
For the funeral firm, the most important thing in these months has been responsibility towards its employees and that is why they have sought to ensure the stability of the 900 families that depend on their work at the funeral home.
According to Óscar Padilla, during this emergency they have managed to maintain their entire workforce, which includes people with disabilities, who are accommodated mainly in flower shops, cafeterias and printing shops, commented Manuel Ramírez.
In parallel, through the J. García López Foundation and with the help of the Mexico City Command Center, they have supported 1,200 people this year by covering the expenses of their funeral services.
Along the same lines, they explained, they try to adjust their costs so that they are accessible to the average population and that is why the location of their two new branches will be in Cuautitlán, State of Mexico, and in Vallejo, Mexico City.
Social support
Given the number of deaths recorded, the managers announced that in 2021 they plan to promote awareness among Mexicans with a culture of foresight, since in many cases people have died unexpectedly.
Other funeral homes have also identified the need to address the various requirements that have arisen among the population as a result of this emergency.
Such is the case of Funeraria Sedano , located in Sinaloa and which made an advice line available to anyone for people with signs of COVID-19, which is attended by health professionals: (673) 130 5711.
Funerarias Gayosso also joined the social care actions and since May of this year has launched a series of videos directed by thanatologists with the aim of better coping with grief due to the loss of loved ones.
The videos, including “How to Celebrate Without Them?” and “How to accompany a person in mourning?”, can be seen through the Grupo Gayosso YouTube channel .
Likewise, on his blog you can read articles and reflections on grief, well-being and emotions, such as “Guilt after a loss”, “Domestic violence in the new normal” and the “Gaiosso virtual grief guide. “Spirituality in grief.”
In addition to this, they implemented virtual funerals, which allow you to see and accompany your loved ones through mobile devices, taking into account the risks posed by being with many people in the same place.
Fundación J. García López also shared the launch of its “Crecer Colectivo” initiative, to promote social well-being through activities that help reactivate the economy and support those who need it most.
In coalition with jewelry designer Tanya Moss and the designers of Pineda Covalin, they implemented activities to raise funds to donate to various foundations in the country.
With the Tanya Moss brand, a private auction was held where some pieces of jewelry were made available to participants at a special price; 110 thousand pesos raised were awarded to the APAC Foundation, which provides specialized care to people with cerebral palsy, and 108 thousand pesos to the México Vivo Foundation, dedicated to the care of sexually transmitted infections.
Likewise, funds were raised together with the Pineda Covalin brand by auctioning clothing, reaching 118 thousand pesos that were donated to the World Vision organization, in charge of supporting children in vulnerable situations.
In these actions, J. García López invested around 90 thousand pesos for public relations, design and infrastructure agencies that allowed the events to be carried out.
In these months of pandemic, the medical staff has won the applause and with good reason, although there are also other less visible workers who undoubtedly deserve all our recognition, such as those who are responsible for providing the most dignified farewell possible to our deceased loved ones.
Last April , a few weeks after the contingency was declared, the same funeral homes reported an increase in their funeral services of 10%, in response to which they had to strengthen security measures with their employees.
It was through their relationships Chile Mobile Number List with the same sector, explained Manuel Ramírez, general director of J. García López, that they were told how to work in the face of the pandemic.
«We act responsibly to ensure our collaborators Chile Mobile Number List and we acquired more than 60 thousand Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for first contact workers, in addition to quaternaries - viricides, fungicides and algaecides -, which allow the elimination of 99% of viruses. and bacteria,” he said.
They explained that their services follow the protocol corresponding to infectious-contagious diseases, such as AIDS and hepatitis B, which has allowed them to identify the cause of death.
For the funeral firm, the most important thing in these months has been responsibility towards its employees and that is why they have sought to ensure the stability of the 900 families that depend on their work at the funeral home.
According to Óscar Padilla, during this emergency they have managed to maintain their entire workforce, which includes people with disabilities, who are accommodated mainly in flower shops, cafeterias and printing shops, commented Manuel Ramírez.
In parallel, through the J. García López Foundation and with the help of the Mexico City Command Center, they have supported 1,200 people this year by covering the expenses of their funeral services.
Along the same lines, they explained, they try to adjust their costs so that they are accessible to the average population and that is why the location of their two new branches will be in Cuautitlán, State of Mexico, and in Vallejo, Mexico City.
Social support
Given the number of deaths recorded, the managers announced that in 2021 they plan to promote awareness among Mexicans with a culture of foresight, since in many cases people have died unexpectedly.
Other funeral homes have also identified the need to address the various requirements that have arisen among the population as a result of this emergency.
Such is the case of Funeraria Sedano , located in Sinaloa and which made an advice line available to anyone for people with signs of COVID-19, which is attended by health professionals: (673) 130 5711.
Funerarias Gayosso also joined the social care actions and since May of this year has launched a series of videos directed by thanatologists with the aim of better coping with grief due to the loss of loved ones.
The videos, including “How to Celebrate Without Them?” and “How to accompany a person in mourning?”, can be seen through the Grupo Gayosso YouTube channel .
Likewise, on his blog you can read articles and reflections on grief, well-being and emotions, such as “Guilt after a loss”, “Domestic violence in the new normal” and the “Gaiosso virtual grief guide. “Spirituality in grief.”
In addition to this, they implemented virtual funerals, which allow you to see and accompany your loved ones through mobile devices, taking into account the risks posed by being with many people in the same place.
Fundación J. García López also shared the launch of its “Crecer Colectivo” initiative, to promote social well-being through activities that help reactivate the economy and support those who need it most.
In coalition with jewelry designer Tanya Moss and the designers of Pineda Covalin, they implemented activities to raise funds to donate to various foundations in the country.
With the Tanya Moss brand, a private auction was held where some pieces of jewelry were made available to participants at a special price; 110 thousand pesos raised were awarded to the APAC Foundation, which provides specialized care to people with cerebral palsy, and 108 thousand pesos to the México Vivo Foundation, dedicated to the care of sexually transmitted infections.
Likewise, funds were raised together with the Pineda Covalin brand by auctioning clothing, reaching 118 thousand pesos that were donated to the World Vision organization, in charge of supporting children in vulnerable situations.
In these actions, J. García López invested around 90 thousand pesos for public relations, design and infrastructure agencies that allowed the events to be carried out.
In these months of pandemic, the medical staff has won the applause and with good reason, although there are also other less visible workers who undoubtedly deserve all our recognition, such as those who are responsible for providing the most dignified farewell possible to our deceased loved ones.