Information and guidance for funeral firms about operating during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
Information for bereaved families about arranging a funeral during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
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The gradual easing of restrictions – NAFD initial response
Although there are no immediate changes to the numbers of people permitted to attend a funeral, the NAFD is extremely encouraged by the news this week, from Westminster and Holyrood, that families will soon have the freedom to choose how…
England: Policing Minister clarifies liability over enforcing COVID restrictions at funerals
In a response to the NAFD’s letter and recent Parliamentary Questions, Minister of State for Crime and Policing, Kit Malthouse MP has clarified expectations regarding the role of funeral directors in enforcing attendance limits at funerals – advising that if…
England: Interim advice to funeral directors regarding liability of funeral firms over attendance breaches
Given the urgent need to clarify the situation, for all funeral directors, regarding liability over Coronavirus Act breaches in terms of funeral service attendance, The NAFD has instructed an experienced QC who has written to Hertfordshire Police. The law firm is…
The UK marks the loss of 100,000 people to COVID-19
Today we mark the loss of more than 100,000 people who have died within 28 days of an infection with COVID-19; a terrible milestone to have reached. Our thoughts are with their families and friends. We also hold in our…
NAFD response to police force fining funeral director for unexpected additional mourners turning up at funeral
With reference to this story: https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/crime/mansfield-man-issued-with-fine-after-large-funeral-6922746 Funeral directors do not invite mourners to funerals. They work with the family to arrange the funeral and advise them of the restrictions, but it is the family that invite those people they want…
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