Question

Two concerns regarding funeral attendance

Answer 1

Of course, it isn't geography, unless you are relating it to a specific region.

Answer 2

From Internet:

Of course, the emotional impact of altered funeral formats on the living will be horrendous. Closed coffins prevent families from seeing a loved one who may have died alone in hospital, or kissing them goodbye. And limiting attendance at funerals will upset relatives and friends of the deceased who cannot physically attend.