Update # 13
5/24/2021
How Levine's is responding to
COVID-19 in our community
To the families we serve, friends and members of our community.
As more and more people become vaccinated and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, we
must not let our guard down. To ensure the safety of everyone, we will continue to adhere to
guidelines of the State of Pennsylvania, the CDC and medical experts.
As of May 17, 2021, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced that for indoor events 50% of
maximum occupancy, regardless of venue size, will be allowed. To control the spread of the COVID- 19
virus and its variants, Joseph Levine & Sons will remain committed to keeping the health and safety of
our employees and the families we serve a top priority. It is for this reason that we will only allow chapel
services at our 500 seat Trevose, PA. location to have a maximum of 200 family members and guests in
attendance, while at our Broomall location the maximum number will be 60.
We are aware of the ongoing controversy about when to wear a face mask and when it is safe not to.
We understand that there will always be those individuals more comfortable to continue wearing a
mask. Regardless of whether you have been partially or fully vaccinated, you will be required to wear a
face mask covering both your nose and mouth, at all times and to maintain social distancing of at least 6
feet, if these are the wishes of the family of the funeral you are attending. If you cannot wear a mask
due to an existing medical condition, we ask that you reconsider entering the facility, at all, but if you
must enter, we will provide you with a disposable face shield that must be worn at all times. For your
safety and the safety of our guests and staff, we may also make arrangements to have you safely
distanced while attending the funeral, viewing, or arrangements. If you fail to adhere to these
requirements, you will be asked to leave.
Unfortunately, the current climate means we may forego some time-honored traditions. We are
accustomed to comforting the family by offering handshakes or hugs. We ask for your cooperation and
understanding in abstaining from these practices if it is the wishes of the family.
We will raise our current high health standards and will disinfect every room and surface before and
after each gathering. In addition, we will provide guests with hand sanitizing stations. Chapel services
can be webcast as we have for over 10 years, to a larger audience if selected. This is done through our
own system and not a third party, to assure the highest uninterrupted audio and visual quality. We are
providing graveside services (with cemetery/state restrictions) and many of our families are opting to
use Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, or Google Meet while at the cemetery.
Although we can once again provide funeral arrangements at any of our locations, including a residence;
for the convenience and safety of the families we serve, we will continue to offer those arrangements
and pre-arrangements by phone and email or Zoom.
Even with these temporary unprecedented measures, we will continue to serve the community in the
same way that we have since 1883, with Service-Tradition-Dignity. We will get through this together!
Thank you for your kindness, cooperation, and support.
Sincerely,
The Levine Family
As more and more people become vaccinated and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, we
must not let our guard down. To ensure the safety of everyone, we will continue to adhere to
guidelines of the State of Pennsylvania, the CDC and medical experts.
As of May 17, 2021, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced that for indoor events 50% of
maximum occupancy, regardless of venue size, will be allowed. To control the spread of the COVID- 19
virus and its variants, Joseph Levine & Sons will remain committed to keeping the health and safety of
our employees and the families we serve a top priority. It is for this reason that we will only allow chapel
services at our 500 seat Trevose, PA. location to have a maximum of 200 family members and guests in
attendance, while at our Broomall location the maximum number will be 60.
We are aware of the ongoing controversy about when to wear a face mask and when it is safe not to.
We understand that there will always be those individuals more comfortable to continue wearing a
mask. Regardless of whether you have been partially or fully vaccinated, you will be required to wear a
face mask covering both your nose and mouth, at all times and to maintain social distancing of at least 6
feet, if these are the wishes of the family of the funeral you are attending. If you cannot wear a mask
due to an existing medical condition, we ask that you reconsider entering the facility, at all, but if you
must enter, we will provide you with a disposable face shield that must be worn at all times. For your
safety and the safety of our guests and staff, we may also make arrangements to have you safely
distanced while attending the funeral, viewing, or arrangements. If you fail to adhere to these
requirements, you will be asked to leave.
Unfortunately, the current climate means we may forego some time-honored traditions. We are
accustomed to comforting the family by offering handshakes or hugs. We ask for your cooperation and
understanding in abstaining from these practices if it is the wishes of the family.
We will raise our current high health standards and will disinfect every room and surface before and
after each gathering. In addition, we will provide guests with hand sanitizing stations. Chapel services
can be webcast as we have for over 10 years, to a larger audience if selected. This is done through our
own system and not a third party, to assure the highest uninterrupted audio and visual quality. We are
providing graveside services (with cemetery/state restrictions) and many of our families are opting to
use Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, or Google Meet while at the cemetery.
Although we can once again provide funeral arrangements at any of our locations, including a residence;
for the convenience and safety of the families we serve, we will continue to offer those arrangements
and pre-arrangements by phone and email or Zoom.
Even with these temporary unprecedented measures, we will continue to serve the community in the
same way that we have since 1883, with Service-Tradition-Dignity. We will get through this together!
Thank you for your kindness, cooperation, and support.
Sincerely,
The Levine Family