Important updated guidance : ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for funerals and commemorative events during the coronavirus pandemic’

16 November 2021

The Department of Health & Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency (formerly Public Health England) has issued updated guidance for funerals and commemorative events.

The updated guidance includes signposting to changes in legislation regarding face coverings, isolation and daily testing of COVID-19 contacts. Please note that funerals are exempt from the requirement for COVID-19 passes.

You can read the updated guidance here:-

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-managing-a-funeral-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/covid-19-guidance-for-managing-a-funeral-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic#exempt