Tongan grandmother's funeral

Handful of mourners attend Tongan grandmother’s funeral due to Covid-19 restrictions

Grandmother Senolita was buried by members of her family, who posted a video  of the burial on Facebook.

Only four people were allowed to attend.

Kaniva News reports grieving family members prayed and sang hymns during the burial.

According to Ministry of Health regulations updated on April 2, public funeral services are not permitted and families or communities must not carry out funerals.

This is to help stop the spread of COVID-19.