Important Update Regarding COVID-19
Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service is constantly monitoring the rapid changes of COVID-19 (Corona Virus)
We are following instructions by the Governor of Virginia, The CDC, The National Funeral Directors Association, The Virginia Funeral Directors Association and Regulatory Support Services.
The following outlines the Phase 3 procedure in compliance with the Governor’s current order of 50% capacity.
As of May 15, 2020, Governor Northam has begun to allow some businesses and places of worship and or ceremony to operate at 50% occupancy. We are committed to the families we serve and the communities that support them. We ask that families consider that the type of gatherings they hold to be ever mindful of those who attend, and their health and well-being. We also ask that you refrain from hugging or shaking hands and practice safe social distancing.
What this means for services:
As of May 26, 2020, Governor Northam has put an order in place requiring masks to be worn when in public buildings. In order to protect the vulnerable and high-risk members of the community, it is highly recommended that face masks be worn. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide masks for visitors; please utilize your own. Failure to use a mask while in our establishment will be an assumed release of liability.
All Morrissett Staff will be wearing face masks at all times.
We have placed hand sanitizer and polite reminders throughout the building to assist with cleanliness. We have upgraded the air filters on all of our HVAC systems to promote cleaner air exchange. If you are not in attendance and would like to pass condolences or have your name added to the guest book, please call us and we will assist or utilize the online condolences at Morrissett.com.
Once again, we ask you to practice safe social distancing, and to please not attend if you are ill or at high risk.
Families that maybe in need of our services in the coming weeks, please know that we will care for you and your loved ones with the utmost respect and assist you in the options we feel are safe and that comply with the Governor of Virginia’s limitations and the CDC.
This can mean public or private family services. We promise to work with you as families and your comfort level and desires to honor your loved one.
Please be aware that no coffee, cookies, or cups of water will be available to any guest or families. We will have bottled water available at your request.
As we monitor this ever rapidly changing situation, we will continue to provide updates in regard to the measures we are taking. We appreciate the support and kindness shown during this difficult time. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at 804-275-7828 or e-mail to Staff@Morrissett.com
2 responses to William "Bill" Prentice, Sr.
Ben Perry, Jr. says:
September 22, 2019
Janice,
I remember a “debate” Bill and I had one night many years ago. We were on the phone until about 2:00 in the morning waxing eloquent with each other about the finer points of Calvinism. Neither of us could convince the other of our relative points. I suppose by now Bill has, from the source found out which one of us was right. If it’s alright, I’ll envy him a bit while I pray for you. Rest easy dear Sister. I know Bill does.
Ben Perry
Sylvia Prentice Harwood says:
September 22, 2019
Bill Prentice, “Billy” to our family, was preceded in death by our father William E Prentice and our sweet mother Beatrice B Prentice. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister:
Larry Prentice of Midlothian VA, Wiley Prentice of Rochester, MN and
Sylvia Prentice Harwood of Ellsworth MI. Our family knew that even in his boyhood Billy would grow up to be the gentlest of men. The very marrow of his bones was kindness.
His life was of service to those he loved and he loved unconditionally. That was just the
way he was. Billy’s life was a living example of his deep and abiding love of Christ and it governed all aspects of his life.
It is painful for my brothers and I to let this dear and gentle person go. But Billy is free now. Free from his prison of pain and suffering. And for this, we are grateful to God and to Him alone. We, his three siblings, will forever hold in our hearts the life of our kind and noble brother.
Sylvia Prentice Harwood