Las Cruces, NM, funeral home cited for violating public health order
A New Mexico funeral home was given a 5,000 fine for failing to comply with the public health order. New Mexico State Police cited Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces on Friday for violating the governor's public health order. The home was hosting a service for Tom Mobley, who died from complications with COVID-19.
"The funeral home in question was planning to host a large event with COVID-positive individuals in attendance, as well as encouraging interstate travel with attendees from El Paso, in violation of the state public health order and executive order pertaining to mandatory quarantine for out of state travel," a spokesperson with the state said.
According to the Las Cruces Sun News, about 60 people showed up at the funeral.
The manager says he thinks funeral homes should be considered a place of worship, which could have up to 40% capacity. The state disagrees.
"The ultimate goal with religion is to pass away and be with God," said Chad Getz, general manager of Getz Funeral Home. "How close can you be to god than someone who went there. To me, that's the ultimate religious service."
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