CLEAN : Brooklyn's Green-Wood cemetery, struggling to keep up with coronavirus' toll

The transcript discusses the significant increase in cremation and interment demands due to a rise in deaths, leading to capacity challenges for crematories and cemeteries. Safety measures, such as limiting attendees and enforcing social distancing, are in place. There are discrepancies in reported death numbers due to insufficient testing. The system is overwhelmed, prompting funeral directors to consider out-of-state options for handling the deceased.

What is the current situation regarding the number of deaths reported in the city?

What is the significance of the numbers being reported versus the actual numbers observed?

How are funeral directors responding to the increased demand for cremation services?