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 the following: 

  • Advice on the road map out of lockdown and activities that are permissible from stage 1b (29 March);
  • Tweaks to advice on singing;
  • Updates on international travel for those returning from non-red list and red list countries; and
  • Updated advice on the roles and responsibilities of venue managers, event organisers and lead mourners

You can read the updated guidance here:-