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Changes to funeral arrangements
Mourners are being asked to ensure they continue to observe strict social distancing when new rules at Bradford funerals come into effect from Monday, June 8.
From that time up to a total of 20 mourners can attend each funeral either at the crematoria or at graveside burials.
Only 10 mourners will be allowed to enter the crematorium building with 10 more allowed outside who will be able to listen to the service through speakers.
The regulations are designed to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid 19) and to keep mourners, funeral directors and crematorium staff safe.
All mourners, whether at the graveside or at the crematoria, are reminded that they must ensure social distancing at all times and remain at least two metres away from everyone else attending from another household.
Furniture inside the crematoria buildings has been arranged so that mourners remain distanced and cleaning between services can be carried out successfully.
Guidance from Public Health England restricts mourner numbers at funerals to members of the person’s household and close family members or, if none of these are available, to close friends.
It is hoped that the increase in the number of mourners allowed will lead to fewer bereaved families having to make the difficult choice of which family members are able to attend the funeral.
Cllr Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Healthy People and Places, said: “We know it is difficult in a highly emotional situation like a funeral to keep your distance from those sharing your grief, but it is vital for everyone’s safety.
“We cannot emphasise enough that the easing of restrictions does not mean the lifting of restrictions.
“It is vitally important that people follow the guidance to keep themselves and everyone else from contracting this deadly virus.
“It is very sad that our loved ones can’t be given the farewell they deserve but protecting the living must remain the top priority until the emergency is over.”
Families who were unable to hold a funeral service while the tightest restrictions were in place may want to arrange, through their funeral director, a service to be held in the future when social distancing regulations have been lifted.
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Stay at home as much as possible
- Work from home if you can
- Avoid public transport if possible
- Local parks and green spaces are available for your daily outdoor exercise
- Always keep your distance in public (at least 2 metres apart)
- Wash your hands regularly
- If you or anyone in your household has coronavirus symptoms, you must all self-isolate
See the latest Government guidance on staying alert and safe.
Stay safe while out for exercise
Please follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise and observe the 2 metre rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information about where you can walk in the Bradford district, and how to stay safe while you do so, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page.
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- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
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