April 17 2020 : Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Press Release – Government sets out plans to ensure bereaved families can attend funerals during pandemic

Local Government Minister Simon Clarke today (17 April 2020) wrote to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the funerals of their loved ones and that the wishes of the deceased are respected during this pandemic.

In a letter to councils the minister asked all local authorities to work with faith groups and funeral directors to develop safe, sensitive and innovative ways for funerals to take place.