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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England & Wales: COVID positive/symptomatic people can attend funerals – but Government advice remains not to.
Updated regulations in England and Wales exempt bereaved people who are symptomatic of, or have tested positive for, COVID-19 from being fined if they attend a funeral. The NAFD and other members of the Deceased Management Advisory Group have urged…
Clarification on wearing of face coverings in funeral vehicles
here have been lots of questions about face coverings in funeral vehicles. This morning (2 October 2020), the Cabinet Office / Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed: “Passengers are legally required to wear a face covering when travelling in a funeral…
New COVID regulations in force today across much of the UK – what do they mean?
Today, the latest set of COVID-19 regulations comes into force across much of the UK – including the potential for fines (and potential closure) for businesses that do not meet COVID secure standards. Part of these updated regulations are requirements…
How does the rule of six affect funerals?
The new ‘rule of six’ laws (enacted on 14 September) do not apply to funeral services (burials or cremations, or religious ceremonies directly associated with burials and cremations) unless specified in areas of local lockdown.
Face coverings mandatory for indoor funeral services in England and Scotland
From Saturday 8 August, face coverings must be worn by members of the public: attending funeral homes attending indoor funeral services at cemeteries, crematoria, burial ground chapels. indoor places of worship. in England and Scotland. Amendments to The Health Protection…