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Apr- 2020 -20 AprilCoronavirus
London’s SCG releases Covid-19 funeral standards
In support of recently published government guidance, London’s Strategic Coordination Group (SCG) has released a set of funeral standards to…
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20 AprilCoronavirus
Government sets out plans to ensure bereaved families can attend funerals during pandemic
Local Government Minister Simon Clarke has written to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the…
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20 AprilCoronavirus
PHE issues further guidance for safe management of funerals
Public Health England (PHE) has issued further guidance for those managing or organising funerals during the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. The…
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16 AprilCoronavirus
Government extends lockdown for ‘at least’ three more weeks
The government has announced an extension to the coronavirus lockdown for “at least” a further three weeks. The decision was…
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15 AprilBusiness
Local schools donate vital equipment to Neville Funerals
Neville Funerals has announced Samuel Whitbread Academy and Stopsley High School havs donated safety visors to the funeral firm to…
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15 AprilCommunity
Solihull council latest to cap number of mourners at funerals
Solihull Council has become the latest council to cap the number mourners allowed to attend a funeral amid the coronavirus…
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14 AprilCoronavirus
Liverpool Council tells families not to delay funerals
Bereaved families in Liverpool are being told not to delay loved ones’ funerals amid the coronavirus pandemic. Health officials and…
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14 AprilCoronavirus
Stirling council announces temporary adjustments to funerals amid Covid-19 crisis
Stirling Council’s cemeteries has announced some temporary adjustments to comply with recent Scottish government legislation and national guidance amid the…
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8 AprilBusiness
SAIF announces regional strategy for West Midland authorities amid coronavirus pandemic
SAIF has announced a regional strategy has been adopted by the seven West Midlands authorities regarding funerals during the Covid-19…
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6 AprilPeople
Dignity CEO steps down amid coronavirus pandemic
Funeral provider Dignity has announced CEO Mike McCollum has stepped down from the position, amid the coronavirus outbreak. McCollum, who…
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