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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NAFD presses Government to introduce Crisis Funeral Loan
The National Association of Funeral Directors is today (20 May 2020) urging the Government to introduce a Crisis Funeral Loan to assist thousands of bereaved people having to unexpectedly pay for a funeral.
Updated PHE guidance released on caring for deceased
Following consultation with the NAFD and others, Public Health England has published an update to its guidance on care of the deceased with suspected or confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19).
No change to funeral service restrictions in UK
Given the continued importance of social distancing and the significant risk of a second peak of infections, there are no planned changes to funeral services, in any part of the UK, at the present time.
The NAFD commissions scenario modelling to help funeral directors plan ahead
The NAFD has commissioned the consultancy Europe Economics to produce scenario models showing what the future path of the UK mortality rate might look like to Sept 2020, especially as lockdown is lifted.
Changes to Cremation Form 4
Cremation Medical Certificate (form 4) has been updated to provide for a medical practitioner completing the form on their computer or other device to embed an electronic signature. This will enable the form to be sent via another person’s email…