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Funeral arrangements during covid

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Overthehilltoday · 15/08/2020 18:38

My dad sadly passed away on 8 August, he was 83, it was peaceful but obviously still very sad for everyone especially my 87 year old mum
The cremation is on 26 August and we are allowed 28 to attend wearing masks etc. My question is that I’m really confused what we can do afterwards - can we go back to our house outside with their friends for tea or is it only 2 household that can mix outside even in these circumstances ? There will be some elderly there and my Sister who had cancer a year ago who’s white blood count isn’t up to its normal levels but finished chemo a year ago and has been given the all clear. Can anyone offer clarity ? There’s differing views across the family I think it would be 20 people max outside and for an hour or so Thanks in advance

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Goingdownto · 15/08/2020 18:45

I'm sorry for your loss. I am giving advice re our own recent funeral experience, rather than specifically what the rules are where you live.
We went back with relatives after the funeral (so that was three households) but friends met up with each other in their own groups. So not a traditional wake (as you aren't allowed one) but people able to meet up in separate circles to remember our loved one. I think 28 would be too many for one get together in the circumstances, sorry.

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