Funeral Industry News
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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;...