Funeral Industry News

• Supplementary Form For Cremation Applications – Temporary Change With Immediate Effect

  3rd April 2020 by funeral-industry-news

  [Please also see this post from a September 17 update]   TEMPORARY CHANGE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT – APPLICATIONS FOR CREMATION We are aware that many funeral directors and cremation authorities are experiencing difficulties in obtaining signatures from those applying for cremation due to following NHS Inform advice on social distancing and self-isolation in response to...

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• The Status Of Funeral Directors As Key Workers

  26th March 2020 by funeral-industry-news

  Update (31 March): Social distancing measures are for everyone, including businesses. We should all be trying to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This remains important for the Critical National Infrastructure sector and those identified as Key Workers. Please familiarise yourself with this guidance if you run...

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• Temporary Changes To The Death Certification Review Service’s Administration Of Applications For Repatriation

  13th March 2020 by funeral-industry-news

  The Death Certification Review Service (DCRS) is temporarily changing the way that applications for repatriation are administered and will suspend the need to certify documents.  It will still be necessary to obtain authorisation for repatriation from DCRS for these cases. Removing the requirement to certify these documents, means that DCRS will be able to process...

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• Latest Figures and Advice on Coronavirus in Scotland – Updated 2PM Each Day

  10th March 2020 by funeral-industry-news

  The latest figures and advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland is available here: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ The information on this page is reviewed and updated at 2PM each day.  Please check it regularly.    

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• Health Protection Scotland Publish COVID-19 Guidance for Non- Healthcare Settings

  9th March 2020 by funeral-industry-news

  Health Protection Scotland have released guidance that applies to those working in the funeral industry, including funeral directors and their staff. Sections of the guidance point to: Other already released guidance that most of those working in the industry will be aware of, but there is new information available on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements;...

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