Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for funeral services

Updated to reflect move to level 0 that took place on 19 July 2021

Updated to reflect move to level 0 on 19 July.

Updated sections about anyone working at a funeral or post-funeral gathering, which now excludes them from the maximum number of attendees.

Updated to reflect current situation.

Updated guidance to reflect changes to congregational singing at funerals

Updated guidance to reflect changes to congregational singing at funerals and minor changes to travel page.

Updated to reflect current restrictions, pdf added.

Updated to reflect current situation.

Updated the international travel section and added information about viewing in family homes.

Updated to reflect latest changes to protection levels

Updated to reflect introduction of lockdown on 5 January 2021.

Minor amendment to language in funeral wakes section to include 'post-funeral gatherings'.

Updated to reflect new levels guidance.

Updated section on post-funeral gatherings.

Updated to reflect changes in guidance on the use of face coverings

Updated to reflect Phase 3 changes.

Added a link to the funeral guidance in the Coronavirus: what you can do guide.

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