COVID-19: guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic

Updated translated guidance in line with the Health Protection Regulations 2020 and The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.

Guidance updated in line with the Health Protection Regulations 2020 and The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.

Added translations in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (CN), Chinese (HK), French, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi and Urdu.

Updated to reflect the extension of self-isolation from 7 to 10 days.

Updated link to information on local restrictions.

Updated to reflect changes regarding overnight stays, instructions for testing and holding post-funeral rituals.

Updated information on symptoms and face coverings.

Added clarification on guidance and legislation.

First published.