Registering the death of a loved one has changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some ways, the process has become more streamlined because it is handled remotely. That means you don’t have to make trips to a doctor’s surgery and register office. Instead, everything is done over the phone or online. Having said that, the …
On June 21, the rules surrounding attendance at funerals changed. Prior to that date, the numbers allowed into a church, crematorium or ceremonial resting place were limited to 30 or fewer depending on the size of the venue. Now, under the new, more relaxed, rules there will be no restrictions when it comes to mourners …
You might think the answer to ‘What do I wear at a funeral ceremony?’ to be a simple one. Black. After all, for more than 500 years it has been the predominant colour of bereavement. Originally, mourning dress was the prerogative of the aristocracy and those of a higher class and there was a strict …
The History of funeral services Many funeral traditions in the 20th and 21st centuries originated from the Victorian era. Wearing black as the colour of mourning for example was established by Queen Victoria on the death of Prince Albert. For the Victorians mourning was an elaborate ritual that involved covering the house and body in …
As the rate of Covid-19 transmission fluctuates, so do the rules for funerals during the pandemic, however government guidelines have been designed to ensure that bereaved people are treated with respect, sensitivity, and dignity, while ensuring they and those officiating the ceremony are protected from the risk of infection. Please also be aware that rules …
With Coronavirus (COVID19) dominating the headlines daily, we would like to reassure you that Middleton’s funeral services are closely monitoring this fast-moving event and following all available advice from the World Health Organisation and Public Health England regarding safe working and social distancing. As you would expect, we are taking this matter extremely seriously. Our overriding priority at this time is, of course, the health …
