As Spain grapples with one of Europe’s deadliest COVID-19 waves, funeral workers are racing against time to provide dignity to the departed. With over 510 deaths reported in just 24 hours, undertakers face heartbreaking scenes: overcrowded morgues, exhausted staff, and families unable to say proper goodbyes. 💼🌡️
🚨 \"Every day feels like a battle,\" shared one mortician, who asked to remain anonymous. \"We’re working 20-hour shifts, but the coffins keep coming.\" Strict lockdown rules have forced grieving families to mourn in isolation, adding emotional weight to an already dire crisis.
⚠️ The strain isn’t just logistical—Spain’s cultural tradition of elaborate funerals has collided with pandemic restrictions. Many workers describe feeling \"haunted\" by the scale of loss, while others worry about long-term mental health impacts.
📈 With total fatalities surpassing 75,000, the country’s healthcare and funeral systems remain under extreme pressure. As one director put it: \"This isn’t just a job anymore—it’s a duty to our community.\" 🌍🕊️
