A group of seven organisations representing the funeral, burial and cremation sector have issued joint guidance on the number of mourners attending funerals following the Government’s announcement on limiting attendance to immediate family only. The Deceased Management Advisory Group (DMAG), which is regularly liaising with government on the sector’s response to COVID-19, comprises the Association…
The bereavement sector is represented by a number of organisations, covering both funeral directors and those who manage, provide and work in cemeteries and crematoria. There has always been a great deal of mutual support and cooperation between all the kindred organisations. In view, however, of the current extraordinary circumstances in which our communities and individuals…
While funerals have been excluded from the ban on events taking place, announced this evening (23 March) and funeral homes remain open, it is absolutely vital that funeral services abide by the objectives set out in the Government’s guidance and do not create an unnecessary risk of transmitting COVID-19 between those in attendance. We will…
Although we are still working our way through the detail of the Bill, the NAFD supports the government’s aim with this legislation, which applies to all nations of the UK. It is about putting in place the right measures, at the right time. For funeral directors, that’s about ensuring we can preserve the dignity of…
The National Association of Funeral Directors has today published a COVID-19 risk assessment document to help funeral directors plan ahead for gatherings of people at funerals in line with current government guidance. This downloadable document provides the starting point for funeral directors when it comes to their risk assessment process. It will updated as and…
