GUIDANCE FOR
FUNERALS AND SERVICES
Tribal Council Order
On April 17, 2020, the Siletz Tribal Council adopted Resolution 2020-XXX, which ordered funerals to be
conducted in a manner that does not conflict with the limitations of social distancing and the following
criteria:
S e r v i c e s
The Dance House and Siletz Community Center will not be made available for funeral services at this time.
Graveside services may occur with the following recommendations: 1) Limit the gathering to 10 people or less
and 2) All individuals maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from any person who is not a member of their
immediate household.
Social Distancing Guidelines
As COVID-19 continues to spread in the surrounding areas, it is imperative that social distancing guidelines are
followed to control the spread of COVID-19, decrease the burdens on hospitals and equipment supplies, and
lessen the number of infections and deaths caused by this disease.
L i m i t A t t e n d a n c e
Attendance should be limited to the greatest extent possible. Ask all those who are not feeling well to stay
home.
All attendees should self-quarantine for 14 days following attendance.
P r o t e c t E l d e r s
Elders and those with underlying health conditions such as COPD, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease or heart
disease, who are most at risk for a serious viral infection, should not attend.
If elders attend, it should be a priority that all attendees limit contact with elders and provide them ample
space (6 feet) to follow social distancing.
L i m i t P e r s o n t o P e r s o n C o n t a c t
Even though someone is not feeling sick, they could still have the novel coronavirus and pass it to others.
Limiting contact with others is the best way to ensure the virus does not spread. This includes:
It is highly encouraged that all attendees wear masks and wash hands frequently. If there are no hand
washing stations, hand sanitizer should be used frequently and after handling any items that are
handled by multiple people.
Use disinfecting wipes on all hard surfaces and prioritize multiple cleanings for surfaces that will be
touched frequently, such as door handles.
Stand 6 feet away from others who are not a member of your immediate household.
No handshakes and hugs.
If food is being provided, as few people as possible should serve it. It should not be buffet style. Those
serving should practice good hand washing, wear gloves, wear masks and frequently sanitize all serving
utensils.
Tables and chairs should be set for every other space.
Giveaway items should either be avoided or held at another time
Attendance Tracking
One attendee will be responsible for logging the names of all attendees. This attendance log will be provided
to the Siletz Community Health Clinic and will be kept confidential. This log will be used in the event that a
funeral attendee tests positive for COVID-19 in the two weeks following the funeral and all funeral attendees
need to be notified that they may have been exposed.
Be safe. Stay home. Stay well.
Resources
COVID-19 Updates
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Oregon – https://govstatus.egov.com/
OR-OHA-COVID-19
CDC – https://www.cdc.gov
WHO updates – https://www.who.int
General Resources
211info connects people with health
and social service organizations. At our
heart is our core Community Information
Center, supported by Resource Data-
base team. We’ve expanded to include
enhanced information & referral and
assistance programs that target specific
services. Call 211 or 866-698-6155.
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Coronavirus Worker Safety Fund
– https://www.saif.com/news/new-fund-
to-help-oregon-businesses-respond-to-
coronavirus.html
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Employment
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https://www.oregon.gov.employ
https://www.oregon.gov/employ/
Unemployment/Claimant_Hand-
book/Pages/default.aspx
OED_COVID19_Info@oregon.gov
Bureau of Labor and Industries
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https://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/Pages/
index.aspx
Oregon Work-share Program - Work
Share provides an alternative for employ-
ers and workers who may be facing
the prospect of a layoff situation. With
Work Share, instead of reducing staff, an
employer reduces the hours of work for a
group of workers. Partial Unemployment
Insurance benefits are then paid to supple-
ment workers’ reduced wages.
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Business Assistance
Federal guidance for small busi-
nesses, including information on the
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program:
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https://www.sba.gov/funding-pro-
grams/disaster-assistance
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/
post/PublishingImages/Paycheck%20
Protection%20and%20Loan%20For-
giveness%203-25-20.pdf
https://home.treasury.gov/policy-
issues/top-priorities/cares-act/assis-
tance-for-small-businesses
https://www.oregon.gov/employ/
Unemployment/Pages/Work-Share-
Program.aspx
Small Business Assistance
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https://www.oregon4biz.com
https://www.oregoncoastcc.org/sbdc-
coronavirus-resource-page-for-lin-
coln-county-businesses/
Insurance
Business organizations links for
assistance and information
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Business Oregon – https://www.
oregon4biz.com
Salem Chamber COVID-19 – https://
salemchamber.org
SEDCOR – https://www.sedcor.com
Rental, Mortgage or Housing
Assistance
Paycheck Protection Program & Loan
Forgiveness –
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For information about unemployment
benefits and COVID-19, visit;
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavi-
rus-covid-19-small-business-guid-
ance-loan-resources
The Federal government announced
HUD has authorized the Federal Hous-
ing Administration (FHA) to implement
an immediate foreclosure and eviction
moratorium for single family homeown-
ers with FHA-insured mortgages for the
next 60 days.
211.org and Community Action may
be able to direct you to resources for pay-
ment assistance.
If Oregonians have questions or con-
cerns about their insurance company or
agent, they can contact the department’s
advocacy team at 888-877-4894 (toll free)
or visit dfr.oregon.gov for more informa-
tion or to file a complaint.
For insurance and financial services
information related to COVID-19, visit the
department’s website at https://dfr.oregon.
gov/insure/health/understand/Pages/coro-
navirus.aspx.
General Health Information
How to protect yourself –
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https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/pre-
vention.html
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https://www.who.int/emergencies/
diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/
advice-for-public
Food Assistance
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211 is a statewide resource – Call
211 or 866-698-6155; text your Zip
Code to 898211 (TXT211); email
help@211info.org
Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon –
https://oregonhunger.org
https://oregonhunger.org/covid-19/
https://www.mowp.org/
https://apps.state.or.us/online-
Application/
Marion Polk Food Share – Covid-19
info at https://www.marionpolkfood-
share.org
What to do if you’re sick –
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https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-
sick/steps-when-sick.html
Mental Health Resources
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Lines for Life https://www.linesfor-
life.org
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Adult Behavioral Health program
-503-588-5351
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Crisis Services -503-585-4949
Additional federal resources listed on page 14
May 2020
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