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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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…
Face coverings to be mandatory for all indoor funeral services in England
Yesterday afternoon (3 August) at a meeting of the Deceased Management Advisory Group, the Government clarified that the guidance change for face coverings is intended to cover all indoor funeral services, as well as visits to funeral homes – and…
The government changes face coverings guidance for visitors to funeral homes in England
Late on Friday (31 July), it was announced that face coverings would be mandatory for visitors to funeral homes and places of worship, in England, from 8 August – although the change was recommended immediately. You can read the updated…
Cabinet Office confirms that funeral homes are exempt from face coverings regulation in England
The Cabinet Office has clarified that visitors to funeral homes in England are exempt from the face covering regulations. Confirmation of the exemption can be found here, in Schedule, Part 2, Point 26 of the legislation. However, they continue to be required…
Scotland: Scottish Government increases number of people allowed at a funeral
Up to 20 people will be allowed to attend funerals Categories of who can attend set to change Mask regulations apply to funeral directors As part of the Phase III announcement of easing lockdown, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today…