- May 19, 2020
Video of Thanks to Death Care Professionals
PlotBox has released a video to say ‘thank you’ to death care professionals working tirelessly during this pandemic. The FBCA is pleased on behalf of
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- May 5, 2020
Advice on Body Bags, PVC and Coffin Contents
The Deceased Management Advisory Group (DMAG) has received a number of reports concerning body bags, PVC and placing of items in coffins. DMAG strongly urges
- April 20, 2020
DMAG Letter to Care Homes
The members of the Deceased Management Advisory Group (DMAG) has been established during the pandemic to co-ordinate death care management with the UK Government and
- April 20, 2020
Updated Guidance on Cremation and Death Notification
The government has published revised guidance on cremation and death notification. You can view the information via the links below. The changes came into effect
- April 19, 2020
COVID-19: guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic – Gov advice
The government has published guidance on managing funerals during the Coronavirus pandemic. This advice is designed to assist people who are involved in managing or
- April 17, 2020
DMAG Updated Guidance on Limited Attendance at Funerals
The DMAG encourages crematoria to continue supporting bereaved families at this time through allowing attendance at funerals wherever possible, and in line with Government advice,
- April 16, 2020
DMAG Guidance on Emergency Death Planning
The Deceased Management Advisory Group (DMAG) wishes to support your endeavours in emergency planning during the COVID-19 pandemic via the Local Resilience Forums in England
- April 16, 2020
Guidance for Funeral Directors
Regional guidance to assist Funeral Directors in managing infection risks when handling deceased individuals with COVID-19, was issued by the Department of Health in Northern
- April 14, 2020
Scottish Government on PPE Supply
The Scottish Government are aware that Funeral Directors have been advised by membership bodies to seek PPE supply from their Local Resilience Forums (LRFs). LRFs
- April 14, 2020
Scottish Government Releases Guidance
The Scottish Government has released gthree guidance documents relevant to the funeral industry for funeral directors, burial & cremation authorities, and funeral services. These are available