Loading...

COVID-19

Morris-Baker understands that, in the fast-changing world of the current COVID-19 pandemic, members of our community will experience loss and may not be aware of current CDC guidelines regarding funerals. Morris-Baker will keep this page updated with the most current information available to us.

 

Read the CDC's Funeral Guidance

 

 

December 20, 2020, Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 70 which exempted funerals from the 10 person limit on social gatherings, but "encouraged that any large public celebration component of weddings and funerals be postponed or attended only by close family members." Our funeral professionals are here every day to help you arrange a meaningful tribute that honors your needs and wishes while maintaining a safe environment. 

 

Our current procedures

Morris-Baker currently has the following procedures in place — many of which the CDC has suggested — to protect attendees:

  • Services in our Dogwood Chapel may be webcast for those who cannot attend.
  • Services in local cemeteries may be webcast for those who cannot attend.
  • When you arrive for an event, a member of our staff will open the door for you.
  • Hand sanitizer is placed throughout our facility.
  • Online tribute pages offer an alternative to register book signatures.
  • Members of our staff will gladly sign a register book on your behalf.
  • Arrangement conferences can be conducted over the phone or using a meeting software.
  • Our chapels offer adjoining family rooms to allow social distancing.
  • To meet CDC guidelines for group size, services will be staggered throughout the day and facility.
  • We follow CDC guidelines to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily, including tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. During scheduled events, common touchpoints are cleaned regularly with EPA-approved cleaner.

Meet with a professional

 

National cemeteries (as of June 9, 2020)

 

VA Cemeteries

 

All Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) national cemeteries remain open and continue to provide interment for Veterans and eligible individuals during this health crisis. Committal services have resumed. Families whose interments were scheduled on or after June 9 will be offered the option of a committal service at the time of interment. 

 

VA national cemeteries will contact families who were unable to hold a committal service due to the COVID-19 pandemic to arrange memorial services for their loved ones.

 

The National Cemetery Administration has implemented a robust set of measures that will allow us to conduct committal and memorial services while protecting the health and safety of veterans, their families and our team members who serve them. VA national cemeteries continue to adhere to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

 

Looking for more information?

Morris-Baker will continue to monitor developments as they arise and will follow all new guidelines that are directed.

 

Our family and staff are here to serve, protect and honor each family as we have been for over 100 years. Please contact us with any questions or concerns via our website, or call (423) 282-1521.

 

Preston McKee
Owner, Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services

 

Phone: (423) 282-1521
2001 E. Oakland Ave.
Johnson City, TN
GET DIRECTIONS

© Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Supported by SRS Computing

OBITUARIES

SERVICES

Where to Start
Service Options

Service Pricing
Veteran Services

E-Pay

PLANNING

Why Preplan

Planning Checklist

Start Plans Online

RESOURCES

Grief Support
Griefwords
Our Grief Seminars

Youth & Funerals
Videos & FAQs
Tips on Etiquette

Memorialization Ideas
Social Security Benefits

ABOUT US

COVID-19
Webcasting
Our Story

Facilities
Our Staff
Events & Involvement

Our Blog
Testimonials

CONTACT US

Privacy Policy & Terms of Use