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Government advice
During the current national emergency Central Government and the devolved administrations are issuing legislation and advice. Key items can be viewed here.
In addition, important information and advice is also being issued from various government agencies including the NHS, Defra, SEPA and the MoJ, which will also be included.
If you are aware of other useful information which could be included, please contact info@dmag2020.org

Latest advice
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...
Important updated guidance : ‘COVID-19: guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic’
13 April 2021 Public Health England and the Department of...
Northern Ireland Department of Health issues new guidance for funeral directors
The Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has issued updated ‘Guidance...
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...
Asymptomatic testing update
Private companies, such as those providing funeral services, can register...
Department of Health & Social Care clarifies guidance on vaccination eligibility
The Department of Health and Social Care has issued clarification...
Northern Ireland Department of Health issues new guidance for funeral directors
The Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has issued updated ‘Guidance...
Important updated guidance : ‘COVID-19: guidance for arranging or attending a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic’
Public Health England and the Department of Health & Social...
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
Welsh Government has updated its guidance on face coverings which...
Scottish Funeral Attendance Reminder
DMAG has been informed by Scottish Government that it has...
Self-Isolation Period Increased
The Government has updated guidance on self-isolation after showing symptoms...
Revised Guidance for Face Coverings – England
Amended advice has been issued by the UK government concerning...
Revised Guidance for Face Coverings – Scotland
The Scottish Government has issued revised advice on the wearing...
Managing a Funeral: Revised Guide from Public Health England
This guidance has been updated in line with the Health...
HM Treasury extends tax cut to PPE costs
The temporary scrapping of VAT on PPE has been extended...
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations 2020
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations 2020 will come...
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020
On the 3rd July 2020 The government introduced the Health...
Guidance on NHS Track and Trace
The government have issued guidance for organisations in certain sectors...
Policy: The use of limousines for funerals during the coronavirus pandemic
Many funeral directors offer a limousine service to families as...
COVID-19: Guidance for Managing a Funeral During the Coronavirus Pandemic Update
The guidance issued by PHE for those managing funerals has...
Welsh Government Guidance to Local Authorities
The Welsh Government has released guidance to local authorities on...
Updated Guidance on Cremation and Death Notification
The government has published revised guidance on cremation and death...
Ashes Retention Policy
In accordance with government restrictions members of the public are...
Scottish Government Releases Guidance
The Scottish Government has released gthree guidance documents relevant to...
Revised Guidance During a Period of Emergency
The government has published guidance for cremation authorities and crematorium...
Temporary Changes to Cremation Application Forms in Scotland
We are aware that many funeral directors and cremation authorities...
Coronavirus Act – excess death provisions: information and guidance for medical practitioners
The NHS has released guidance on excess death provisions. The...
Northern Ireland: Guidance for Funeral Directors on Handling Deceased
The Northern Ireland Health Board has released guidance for Funeral...
Government Releases Advice on Safe Funerals
The Government has released new advice for safe funerals after...
COVID-19 Care for the Deceased
Comment from DMAG to follow… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-care-of-the-deceased/guidance-for-care-of-the-deceased-with-suspected-or-confirmed-coronavirus-covid-19
Scottish Registration FAQs
The National Records of Scotland have created an FAQ page...
Guidance for care of deceased during COVID-19 pandemic
This guidance was produced by the Royal College of Pathologists...
Coronavirus Act 2020
Further to the e-alert of yesterday confirming that the Coronavirus...