New advice for safe funerals after discussions with faith leaders
Faith leaders have been consulted and worked with PHE to ensure that communities, the funeral industry and the NHS are protected at this time.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease and can be transmitted when large groups of people congregate. However, it has been decided that with certain precautions funerals should continue to take place.
Please click on the link below to read the full Public Health England article.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-advice-for-safe-funerals-after-discussions-with-faith-leaders
You can read the specific guidance from the link below.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-care-of-the-deceased