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: Updated guidance published on managing a funeral during COVID-19
Public Health England and the Department of Health & Social Care has issued updated guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic. This revised guidance applies in England. The major updates include the following: Advice on the road map…
Northern Ireland: NAFD statement about funeral restrictions
We are living in very challenging times and are hugely grateful for the work carried out by funeral directors across Northern Ireland who have maintained in letter and in spirit the Department of Health guidance in relation to funerals during…
Scotland: Funeral attendance to increase to 50 from 26 April
The maximum number of people allowed to attend a funeral in Scotland will be increased to 50 from 26 April, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today. This includes post-funeral events and wakes – with no alcohol permitted. This is up…
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…