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COVID-19: Those attending funerals for the purpose of work are not included in the maximum permitted numbers at funerals
7th July 2021
The maximum attendance limit for funeral services and post-funeral gatherings is set out in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) protection levels. Those maximum limits are: Level 4 – funeral services 20; no post-funeral gatherings Level 3 – funeral services 50; post-funeral gatherings 50 Level 2 – funeral services 50; post-funeral gatherings 50 Level 1 – funeral services…
Burial authorities, cremation authorities and funeral directors are reminded that they continue to be strongly advised to collect Test and Protect details from all funeral attendees.
5th July 2021
Updated Test and Protect guidance now advises premises to collect contact details for all visitors where previously the lead household member’s details were sufficient. If premises allow visitors to provide their details digitally or in advance, contact information only needs to be collected on-site for those who have not yet provided this information. This measure…
Consultation on ‘Beyond Level 0’ Restrictions – Deadline 6th July 2021
1st July 2021
The First Minister announced on Tuesday the 22 June that all of Scotland will be moving to Level 0 on 19 July, if the data continues to support that. Following this the intention is then to move beyond Level 0 on 9 August. The Scottish Government will advise on the continued use of certain baseline…
COVID-19: Funeral Guidance Updated
25th June 2021
On Tuesday 22nd June, we published a blog outlining upcoming relaxation of funeral restrictions. We have now updated our guidance to reflect these changes: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for funeral services Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for funeral directors Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for burial and cremation authorities A change to regulations that will…
COVID-19: Easing funeral restrictions from 28 June 2021, Scotland’s Review of Physical Distancing and an Update to Scotland’s Strategic Framework
22nd June 2021
Funeral restrictions Today (22 June) The first Minister confirmed a number of important relaxations to funeral restrictions to take place from Monday 28 June. These relaxations are: A change to regulations that will allow members from more than one household to carry the coffin indoors and outdoors at a funeral service and to…
Update to Scottish Funeral Services Guidance – Singing, Chanting and Music
9th June 2021
The Scottish Government has updated its Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for funeral services with respect to singing, chanting and music in small groups from level 2. At protection levels 0-2, a small group of singers and/or musicians can perform at the funeral service. In all cases, this is provided the appropriate mitigations and safeguards…
Update to Funeral Services Guidance – Singing
2nd June 2021
The Scottish Government has updated its Guidance for Funeral Services with respect to singing. Those organising a funeral service should consider using music recordings that may be available to them. However, communal singing involving those attending the funeral service can take place at levels 0-1. A risk assessment should be carried out to consider…
Upcoming Changes to Protection Levels in Scottish Local Authority Areas
1st June 2021
Today (1 June) the First Minister announced forthcoming changes to the protection levels for some areas of Scotland. You can read the First Minister’s statement in full here. From 00:01 on Saturday 5 June the following changes will take place: Glasgow will move to Level 2. A group of 13 mainland authorities will remain in…
COVID-19: Easing of Restrictions from 17 May
11th May 2021
The First Minister confirmed today (11 May) that most of Scotland will move into Level 2 from Monday 17 May. There are two exceptions: Moray is likely to remain in Level 3 due to the number of COVID-19 cases in the area Some of the Scottish island communities, which have had consistent low…
Main Guidance Documents Updated – Easing of Restrictions 26 April 2021
27th April 2021
As of yesterday, 26 April, all areas of Scotland are in level 3. Up to 50 people can attend a funeral service, funeral-related commemorative event or post-funeral gathering such as a wake (in regulated venues). This is provided that the venue size and layout will permit the necessary physical distancing between households to be in…