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Crematoriums and cemeteries across Manchester will see an increase in the number of mourners allowed to attend funeral services

Saturday, 11 July 2020 at 09:39

By Raj Parmar X @allaboutraj

Guidance from Public Health England states that a modest number of close friends and family of the deceased may attend. Those self-isolating or showing symptoms of Covid19 should not attend funerals. Mourners are encouraged to wear face coverings.

The number of mourners permitted to attend funerals has increased to a limit of 30 people.  For services in chapels, the number able to attend will depend on the chapel size so that social distancing can still be maintained at 2 meters.
From Wednesday 8th July Blackley Crematorium will allow a maximum of 15 people to attend services in the East & West Chapels. 

A maximum of 15 people will be also able to attend services in the North Chapel at Southern Cemetery.

From Friday 10th July the Centre Chapel in Blackley Crematorium will be reopened for bookings, and a maximum of 30 people may attend services here. 

Up to 30 people can attend graveside burial services.

Furthermore, it has been agreed by all Greater Manchester Authorities that should local infection rates indicate a significant increase, this will lead to a review of local public health measures within the region. This could result in a reduction to the number of mourners allowed at services across Greater Manchester.

Councillor Luthfur Rahman, Executive Member for Skills, Culture and Leisure, said: “We hope these new measures will protect and keep safe those mourning the loss of a loved one, as well as the staff facilitating the services in hugely difficult circumstances.

“It has been a truly challenging time for so many people losing friends and family and not being able to attend funerals. We will continue to work with funeral directors, clergy members and celebrants to ensure people are laid to rest with dignity and respect in the company of as many close friends and family as possible, whilst still preserving the safety of all those in attendance.

“My condolences go out to all those who have been affected, we will continue to offer support to family members in such incredibly hard times.” 

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