Following the recent changes in Coronavirus restrictions, the position regarding funerals remains as follows:
We are continuing to carry out funerals as required. However, we are generally arranging funerals either by phone or skype rather than meeting with you in person.
You can contact us by phone on 01825 760601 or 01273 488121
We are open to personal callers by appointment only at the current time.
The Church of England have issued the following statement: –
“The House of Bishops has advised that funerals may be carried out in church buildings.
There is a specific exemption that covers funeral services. This allows a maximum of 30 people to attend church premises for a funeral without observing the ‘rule of six’. This is subject to the church carrying out a risk assessment and taking all reasonable measures to limit the risk of transmission of coronavirus. Until otherwise advised, we consider the maximum of 30 to include everyone participating in the service.”
Families may wish to consider holding a memorial service at a later date when restrictions are lifted.
Funeral Services are exempt from the general “Rule of Six” but numbers are restricted to a maximum of 30 mourners depending on the venue capacity. We will advise you of the number allowed at your chosen location. Please be aware that this number can alter at any time and should not be taken as a definite figure.
Please note that Funeral Wakes are subject to the Social Gathering Rules, and only individual groups of no more than six people are permitted. Should more than one group of six attend a venue, they are not permitted to mix. You should speak to your preferred venue to check if they are able to accommodate you. We can of course assist with this should you wish.
No-one who is self-isolating should attend a funeral.
At the funeral service, those living within the same household or support bubble may sit together, but a distance of at least 2 metres must be kept between all other people.
At the Crematorium, the coffin will generally be carried in before the mourners enter the chapel. It is not permitted for mourners to touch or kiss the coffin, or to place flowers upon it. Floral tributes delivered to our office in advance will still be allowed, but crematoriums are requesting that these are limited to one or two.
Crematorium can generally offer a webcast of the funeral to allow family and friends to watch the service either live, or at a later time. We will arrange this for you, and advise you of the crematorium fees depending on the options chosen.
We are now able to provide our limousine service for a maximum of three passengers only to ensure social distancing with our drivers.
If you have any queries do please get in touch and we will be glad to help you.
We will continue to update this information as and when new legislation and recommendations are issued.
Uckfield Office
125 High Street, Uckfield,
East Sussex TN22 1RN
Email: uckfield@rgreenfs.co.uk
