Four funerals and a wedding… that’s the yearly total of services for average parish church as worshippers fall to record low Parish churches only held four funerals and one wedding on average last year Figures show that fewer than 700,000 people turned up for Sunday services The Church of England data is based from information … Read more
Dash to the altar this weekend! Hammer blow for couples tying the knot as wedding guests ‘will be limited to 15 from Monday’ under new Covid rules – but 30 mourners will still be allowed at funerals Boris Johnson set to announce the new cap on guests during address later today Wedding receptions with up … Read more
Death knell for cap on rip-off funeral costs: Move to limit price of saying goodbye to your loved ones gets shelved… but rogue firms preying on families still face a crackdown CMA previously said it was clear the £2 billion-a-year sector was not working The watchdog launched an investigation last year amid concerns of rogue … Read more
The rise in ‘pauper funerals’: Agony for bereaved as cost of cremations soars despite Covid crisis after two thirds of councils hike prices by up to 16% making average ceremony now £775 By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 08:18 BST, 9 July 2020 | Updated: 08:48 BST, 9 July 2020 The costs of laying your … Read more
The other day I learnt that an old friend had died. But although I can accept this as a matter of fact, I can’t really take it in because there has been no shared recognition among those who knew her that her life is over. There hasn’t been a funeral. Tens of thousands of people … 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
The reality of Boris Johnson’s coronavirus lockdown started to become clear today as boyfriends and girlfriends who do not live together were told not to visit each other’s homes. The Prime Minister last night urged the nation to stay at home and said people should only leave for food, medicine, exercise or work if ‘absolutely … 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