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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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…
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…