Written question asked by Crispin Blunt (Conservative) on Monday, 19 October 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 October 2020. It was answered by Nadine Dorries (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 October 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Coronavirus: Funerals
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 16 October 2020 to Question 98661 on Funerals: Coronavirus, what is defined as a funeral for the purposes of covid-19 restrictions on attendance, and what the policy is on multiple events for one deceased individual.
- Answer
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The current restrictions on social contact include an exemption for gathering to attend a funeral. Such a gathering can include no more than 30 people and must be held at a COVID-19 secure venue, not a private dwelling.
A ‘commemorative event following a person’s death’ may be held following the funeral including a wake, stone setting or scattering of ashes. Commemorative events are limited to 15 people and also must be held at a COVID-19 secure venue and not a private dwelling.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 105274
- Session
- 2019-21
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- Subjects
- Disease control Funerals Coronavirus
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- 2020-10-29 10:12:56 +0000
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