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April 13, 2021

Scottish Government publishes ‘COVID-19: Easing of Restrictions and Publication of Protection Levels Framework’ including details of funeral attendance and post-funeral gatherings/wakes

13th April 2021 The First Minister today (13 April 2021) set out further detail on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and expressed confidence that all parts of Scotland will be placed into level 3 on the 26th April 2021. This means that up to 50 people, with physical distancing, will be able to attend funeral services, […]

April 13, 2021

Important updated guidance : ‘COVID-19: guidance for arranging or attending a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic’

13th April 2021 Public Health England and the Department of Health & Social Care has issued updated guidance for arranging or attending a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic. This revised guidance applies in England. The revised guidance contains updated advice for stage 2, April 12, of the roadmap, including:- – Tweaked advice on singing – […]

April 13, 2021

Important updated guidance : ‘COVID-19: guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic’

13 April 2021 Public Health England and the Department of Health & Social Care has issued updated guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic. This revised guidance applies in England. The updated guidance includes updated advice for stage 2 of the road map as well as updated advice on the locations in which […]

April 13, 2021

Northern Ireland Department of Health issues new guidance for funeral directors

The Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has issued updated ‘Guidance for handling the infection risks when caring for thedeceased and managing funerals during the period of restrictions effective from 12th April 2021.’ You can read the guidance here: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/interim-guidance-for-funeral-directors.pdf

April 7, 2021

Important updated guidance : ‘COVID-19: guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic’

Revised guidance was issued on 13 April 2021 and replaces the previous guidance below. Please follow the revised guidance found here. 7 April 2021 Public Health England and the Department of Health & Social Care has issued updated guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic. This revised guidance applies in England. The major updates include […]

March 30, 2021

DMAG Update 22/03/2021

The members of DMAG held a video conference on 22nd March 2021, with representatives from Ministry of Justice, Scottish Government, and the Northern Ireland Department of Health present for the open part of the meeting.

March 23, 2021

DMAG Update 15/03/2021

The members of DMAG held a video conference on 15th March 2021, with representatives from Ministry of Justice, Scottish Government, Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Department of Health present for the open part of the meeting.

March 23, 2021

DMAG Update 08/03/2021

The members of DMAG held a video conference on 8th March 2021, with representatives from Ministry of Justice, Scottish Government, Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Department of Health present for the open part of the meeting.

March 18, 2021

DMAG Update 04/03/2021

The members of DMAG held a video conference on 4th March 2021, with representatives from Ministry of Justice, Scottish Government, Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Department of Health present for the open part of the meeting.

March 5, 2021

Asymptomatic testing update

Private companies, such as those providing funeral services, can register here: https://www.gov.uk/get-workplace-coronavirus-tests for access to workplace testing. Once approved they will be given access to the Egress portal where they can read procedures, agree to the contract and then place an order for testing. The link provides details of how to access workplace testing for […]