Bereavement, cemeteries and funerals

New guidance published by the Government ensures members of the funeral and other related professions can keep themselves safe and prevent risk of infection from COVID19 when in contact with the deceased with suspected or confirmed coronavirus.  It also guides and advises mourners how to safely organise and attend funerals.

We would like to reassure families that all burials will continue to be carried out in a highly dignified, sensitive and respected manner.

• The number of mourners attending funerals is restricted, so a safe distance of at least 2 metres (3 steps) can be maintained between individuals. Ideally, only members of the deceased person’s household or close family members should attend.
• Any individuals displaying symptoms of coronavirus or those who are extremely vulnerable in the high risk group should not attend.
• Those attending the funeral will need to adhere to social distancing at all times, including when travelling to and from the funeral.
• Mourners are strongly advised not to take part in any rituals that bring them into close contact with the body of a person who has died from or with symptoms of coronavirus.
• Mourners are requested to leave the cemetery as soon as the burial has taken place.

Click on the bereavement privacy notice below for details on how the bereavement service manage your data

Bereavement privacy policy