Covid-19

Hancock ‘regrets’ banning close relatives from funerals

Health secretary Matt Hancock has admitted banning people from going to funerals of families was a mistake amid the Covid-19…

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Scottish government announces new funeral guidance

The Scottish government has announced from tomorrow (15 July) there will be a maximum cap of 20 on funeral service…

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Businesses must remain Covid-19 secure, warns HSE

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned businesses that they must ensure they are Covid-secure as lockdown measures ease…

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Restrictions eased at Derbyshire crematorium

Bretby Crematorium has increased the maximum number of mourners able to say goodbye to loved ones at the Derbyshire venue…

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Co-op Funeralcare encourages mourners to find pre-recorded hymns for services

Mourners are encouraged to find pre-recorded tracks as places of worship open up post-Covid-19 lockdown. Co-op Funeralcare, has welcomed the…

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Central Co-op thanks hospice workers for their efforts during coronavirus crisis

Hospice staff have been sent “thank you” packages by Central England Co-op to show its “appreciation for their efforts in…

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Mental health and wellbeing post-lockdown

As we note that new Covid-19 cases and numbers of related deaths are thankfully steadily declining and as the number…

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Co-op Funeralcare welcomes plans to open churches amid pandemic

Central England Co-op Funeralcare has welcomed news that Church of England buildings can start to re-open for services from next…

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Pride Funeral Care owner calls for greater cost transparency

The co-owner of  Pride Funeral Care is calling for more transparency when it comes to funeral costs to prevent families…

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A new balance

Do you remember when “disruption” was a bad thing? For some time now, the word has taken on far more…

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