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A group of Conservative MPs are calling for the Church of England to allow small-scale funerals in churches amid lockdown restrictions. Churches shut down in March amid safety concerns over the spread of coronavirus, with current social distancing rules permitting funerals only at crematoriums or at the graveside. A letter signed by 36 MPs suggests … Read more
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has instructed police to arrest mourners at funerals and anyone gathering in large groups in a new ‘zero tolerance’ approach to stop the spread of coronavirus – after he drove across New York City to witness hundreds gathered in Brooklyn. The mayor showed up at an Orthodox Jewish … Read more
Bereaved families must be allowed to attend the funerals of loved ones, the Communities Secretary said last night. In new government guidance, councils have been instructed to find innovative ways to enable ‘many’ close relatives to attend funerals in person. Robert Jenrick has also instructed local councils to open cemeteries so mourners can visit graves, … Read more
US soldiers hold ‘modified’ military funerals at Arlington Cemetery as they wear face masks for services and mourners observe social distancing during Covid-19 crisis Soldiers gave military honors while wearing face masks amid the pandemic Military funeral for army veteran was held at Arlington National Cemetery Modified funeral proceedings in compliance with Sectary of Defense … Read more
Couples are BANNED from staying at each other’s houses, ‘immediate family’ only at funerals and £30 fines and threat of court for anyone found in a group in public – the reality of Boris Johnson’s lockdown rules Boris Johnson last night put the UK into a state of lockdown to fight coronavirus People can only leave … Read more
By Tom Pyman for MailOnline The funeral of one of the UK’s first coronavirus victims is to be held this week – but no more than five family members will be there to reduce the risk of further infection. The elderly man, who has not been named, died last weekend and meticulous measures are being carried out … Read more
Britain faces prospect of mass funerals if rising coronavirus death toll overwhelms undertaker, Wales’ Health Minister warns Wales Health Minister Vaughan Gething said it was ‘one of the most difficult things we might have to face’ He agreed with a fellow assembly member there might be a ‘push towards cremation with memorial services in the months … Read more