The Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has issued updated ‘Guidance...
Funeral Director Advice
During the current national emergency, the representative organisations of the funeral sector are issuing advice and information to support their members. Key items can be viewed here, with further details on their respective websites.
If you are aware of other useful information which could be included here, please contact info@dmag2020.org

Latest advice
Northern Ireland Department of Health issues new guidance for funeral directors
The Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has issued updated ‘Guidance...
Northern Ireland Executive tightens restrictions to curb Covid-19
The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed a range of significant...
Local COVID alert level – restrictions
The Department of Health and Social Care has issued guidance...
Welsh Government updated guidance on face coverings
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HM Treasury extends tax cut to PPE costs
The temporary scrapping of VAT on PPE has been extended...
Guidance on NHS Track and Trace
The government have issued guidance for organisations in certain sectors...
Video of Thanks to Death Care Professionals
PlotBox has released a video to say ‘thank you’ to...
Advice on Body Bags, PVC and Coffin Contents
The Deceased Management Advisory Group (DMAG) has received a number...
DMAG Letter to Care Homes
The members of the Deceased Management Advisory Group (DMAG) has...
Updated Guidance on Cremation and Death Notification
The government has published revised guidance on cremation and death...
COVID-19: guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic – Gov advice
The government has published guidance on managing funerals during the...
DMAG Updated Guidance on Limited Attendance at Funerals
The DMAG encourages crematoria to continue supporting bereaved families at...
DMAG Guidance on Emergency Death Planning
The Deceased Management Advisory Group (DMAG) wishes to support your...
Guidance for Funeral Directors
Regional guidance to assist Funeral Directors in managing infection risks...
Scottish Government on PPE Supply
The Scottish Government are aware that Funeral Directors have been...
Scottish Government Releases Guidance
The Scottish Government has released gthree guidance documents relevant to...
DMAG Update 6/4/20
The members of DMAG held a video conference, including representatives...
Advice on Electronic Forms
To help members understand the requirements relating to electronic transmission...
DMAG Update 1/4/20
The members of DMAG held a video conference, including representatives...
BIE Guidance for Embalmers
The BIE has released guidance for embalmers on handling the...
National Records of Scotland Release Contact Details and Registration Guidance
National Records of Scotland have very helpfully provided a complete...
Scottish Registration Changes
The National Records of Scotland have release guidance on registration...
NAMM Advice for Memorial Masons
NAMM recognise the importance in maintaining a safe respectful environment...
National Records of Scotland – REGISTRATION SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC – FAQs
Please view the latest advice here – https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/registering-a-death
Coronavirus Act: changes to death registration in England and Wales Mar 27, 2020
The General Register Office has released guidance on changes to...