Reid Temple Funeral Service

Reid Temple AME Funeral Services

Reid Temple AME offers a hybrid in-person and online funeral service experience to families who have lost their loved ones.

Sign in via Reid Temple AME Funeral Service Event on Eventbrite is required.

If you wish to attend in-person, please proceed to sign-in and adhere to the Reid Temple AME COVID-19 Safety Guidelines.

If you would like to stream online or need more information please visit www.reidtemple.org/funerals or email revhunt@reidtemple.org

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

To keep your family and attendees safe, Reid Temple AME Church continues to follow COVID-19 Safety Guidelines. Please follow the guidelines below:

If you are attending a funeral, worship service or event that requires online sign-up or registration, please complete this requirement online prior to arriving.

• Please arrive 30 minutes prior to complete pre-entry screening for COVID-19 symptoms at the front lobby entrance.

• Pre-entry screening will include temperature checks, sanitization of hands and sign-in if you haven't completed it electronically.

• Enter and exit through the front lobby entrance only.

• Sanitize hands and sign in at the front lobby entrance.

• Wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth while in the building. (Attendees must cover their nose and mouth with an approved face covering when around others with exceptions for children under two, persons with breathing issues, or someone who is unconscious, incapacitated, or unable to remove their face cover independently.)

• Sit socially distant in every other pew with the exception of family designated seating assigned by ushers.

• Use sanctuary and designated bathrooms only.

• Extend grace and cooperation to Reid Temple AME Church Staff and volunteers on duty if/when reminded of protocol and guidelines.

• Physically disabled accessible parking, seating and bathrooms are available. If you need assistance let our staff and volunteers know.

If you are visually and hearing impaired and need assistance let our staff and volunteers know. ASL signers and close captions may not always be available. We will work diligently to accommodate to the best of our ability.

For more info contact info@reidtemple.org

Reid Temple AME COVID-19 SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -- LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

By completing your registration you have acknowledged you have been provided the Reid Temple AME COVID-19 SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -- LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION: While participating in events held or sponsored by Reid Temple AME “social distancing” must be practiced and face coverings worn at all times to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID19. Because COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is spread mainly from person-to-person contact, Reid Temple AME has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, Reid Temple AME cannot guarantee that its participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19.

In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not engage in Reid Temple AME events and/or other face to face activities. By attending an Reid Temple AME event, you certify that you do not fall into any of the following categories:

1. Individuals who currently or within the past fourteen (14) days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath among others;

2. Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days either internationally or to a community in the U.S. that has experienced or is experiencing sustained community spread of COVID-19; or

3. Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities or the health care team responsible for their treatment.

DUTY TO SELF-MONITOR: Participants and volunteers agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (symptoms typically include fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and, contact Reid Temple AME at coronavirus@cancer.org if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating or volunteering with Reid Temple AME.

LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS: I acknowledge that I derive personal satisfaction and a benefit by virtue of my participation and/or voluntarism with Reid Temple AME, and I willingly engage in Reid Temple AME events and/or other activities (the “Activity”).

RELEASE AND WAIVER. I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST Reid Temple AME AND ITS AFFILIATED PARTNERS AND SPONSORS, INCLUDING IN EACH CASE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS (THE “RELEASED PARTIES”), EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH I, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON MY BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM MY PARTICIPATION WITH THE ACTIVITY.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK. I acknowledge and understand the following:

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist;

2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and

3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.

MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE. I acknowledge the health risks associated with the Activity, including but not limited to transient dizziness, lightheaded, fainting, nausea, muscle cramping, musculoskeletal injury, joint pains, sprains and strains, heart attack, stroke, or sudden death. I agree that if I experience any of these or any other symptoms during the Activity, I will discontinue my participation immediately and seek appropriate medical attention. I DO HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE 2 THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISES OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY FIRST AID, TREATMENT, OR SERVICE RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY. As a participant, volunteer, or attendee, You recognize that your participation, involvement and/or attendance at any Reid Temple AME event or activity (“Activity”) is voluntary and may result in personal injury (including death) and/or property damage. By attending, observing or participating in the Activity, You acknowledge and assume all risks and dangers associated with your participation and/or attendance at the Activity, and You agree that: (a) Reid Temple AME, Inc. (b) the property or site owner of the Activity, and (c) all past, present and future affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, directors, and officers, of such entities (subsections (a) through (c), collectively, the "Released Parties"), will not be responsible for any personal injury (including death), property damage, or other loss suffered as a result of your participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the Activity, regardless if any such injuries or losses are caused by the negligence of any of the Released Parties (collectively, the "Released Claims"). BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.