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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No change to funeral restrictions when England returns to tier system
On 3 December, when the lockdown ends in England, the country will return to a three-tier system. In all three tiers, the guidance for funerals remains the same: a maximum of 30 (dependent on the COVID-secure capacity of the venue)…
Guidance: enforcing COVID restrictions at funerals
The NAFD is aware of concern among funeral directors over where liability for enforcement of COVID restrictions lies at a funeral and, specifically, the correct procedures to follow should a greater number of mourners than the COVID-secure limit of the…
Scotland: Temporary Changes to the Death Certification Review Service
The Death Certification Review Service (DCRS), run by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, checks on the accuracy of a sample of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs); also referred to as Form 11. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact…
Wales: wakes may once again be held following completion of fire-break lockdown
Following the end of the fire-break lockdown, wakes may now be held for up to 15 people (excluding staff & under 11s), in Wales, in a COVID-secure way, including the use of table service for any food and no loud…
Funeral restrictions during the England lockdown
Having now reviewed the draft regulations, which were passed in a vote today in Parliament, and received assurances from the Cabinet Office on certain key points, the arrangements for funerals to remain largely unchanged during the England lockdown (beginning tomorrow,…