Coronavirus

NAFD pays tribute to 100,000 lost to Covid

The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has marked the loss of over 100,000 people who have died within 28…

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NAFD warns NI funeral directors over covid-19 guideline breaches

The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has urged funeral directors in Northern Ireland to not publish dates or times…

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F.A. Albins and Sons moves remembrance service online

Funeral directors, F.A. Albins and Sons has announced it is moving its ‘Annual Memorial Garden’ service online this year to…

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Non-Covid deaths at home exceed 30,000 since March

Over 30,000 deaths, not related to Covid-19, have taken place in private homes in England and Wales since the beginning…

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New Tier system announced

The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in…

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Police seek to issue £10k fine after restrictions breach at funeral

Northamptonshire Police is seeking to issue its first £10,000 fine after a funeral that took place in Kettering last week…

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Pfizer reveals Covid-19 vaccine candidate is 90% effective

A successful Covid-19 vaccine is a step closer after Pfizer/Biontech revealed its vaccine candidate is 90% effective, according to its…

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NE Lincolnshire Council announces crematorium and cemetery restrictions

North East Lincolnshire Council has introduced a series of new restrictions at its crematorium and cemeteries in an effort to…

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NAFD cancels 2021 National Funeral Exhibition

The National Association of Funeral Directors has announced it is cancelling its 2021 National Funeral Exhibition (NFE) in Stoneleigh Park…

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AOIC ‘angered’ by updated Covid advice

Members of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) have been left “angry and confused” after it said updated government guidance…

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