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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Scotland: Up to 200 allowed at funerals from Monday 19 July
From Monday 19 July 2021, up to 200 people will be able to attend funeral services and post-funeral gatherings, with a new one-metre physical distancing (down from two metres), which applies throughout all regulated venues. In public venues, groups of…
England: Easing of funeral restrictions from 19 July confirmed
From Monday 19 July 2021, there will be no legal limits on the number of people who can attend funerals or commemorative events. Venue operators may choose to set their own limits. From 19 July, you will not need to…
England: updated longform guidance for managing a funeral
Public Health England has updated the long form version of the Guidance for Managing a Funeral during Coronavirus to reflect changes which took place in England on 21 June. The key points to note are: From 21 June, there will…
Scotland: Carrying coffins and taking cords to be allowed from Monday 28 June
Following lobbying from the NAFD Scotland Executive, the Scottish Government has announced that from Monday 28 June, members from more than one household can carry the coffin indoors and outdoors at a funeral service and take a cord at the graveside.…
Northern Ireland: Updated Guidance on funerals following easing of some restrictions on 24 May
The key changes relate to the use of limousines, the number of people permitted to gather indoors at a private dwelling and pre or post funeral gatherings. From 24 May: While mourners are encouraged to travel in a car by…