I tend to agree. I feel a bit uncomfortable with all this clapping, especially the trend for it at funerals or when the hearse goes by, as Anniebach says.
I think a dignified silence is better and I like grannypipers idea of lighting a candle, too.
The Thursday night clapping during the first lockdown was a good idea, but I think we’ve moved on from that now - a special time of remembrance once this is all over, where we can observe a minutes silence, rather like we do for armistice day, would be more appropriate. (I think I’ve seen on the news that that is going to happen or at least is being considered).