Funeral question

[Honeybeexo]

Sorry to sound totally stupid, I’m in my twenties and my Grandad has died, we weren’t super close but I am upset, and I just wondered, what is the case with funerals now due to covid?

He did not die of covid or anything to do with it, and I’m not arranging the funeral, but are people allowed to attend funerals now?

I believe he wanted a church funeral and burial next to my Nan.

Thanks for info. Sorry to sound so dumb x

I'm really sorry about your grandad

Up to 30 people can attend, as long as the venue is big enough to allow that. You'll have to socially distance, and wear masks. Generally the funeral home will advise whomever is organising the funeral of the people limit for that place, based on their risk assessments and how much space/ventilation there is.

All the best x

There are limits on numbers, when my Mum died in April it was 10 but they have increased. Do you know the church? Try seeing if they have a website and it should give you the information. Sorry for your loss

Funeral directors and vicars/priests are amazing people. They will answer any questions you have and it will be easy to find their email addresses online if you feel you want to do something right now.

I would set your expectations around the previous guidance posters have stated. I think singing still isn’t allowed but depending on where you would like a service to take place they may allow music to be played.

Thanks guys, we found out it’s only twenty allowed so unfortunately I won’t be able to attend as his children (my mum) and partners (my dad) take first priority and he had a lot of kids and grandkids.

I’m sorry to hear that @Honeybeexo. It’s really hard not to be able to mark a loved ones passing in the way that you feel you’re meant to.

A friend of mine in his early 40’s died in April and we’re all waiting till we can hold a proper wake for him although it’s still looking a long way off. It’s such a strange time and excruciating for his family to have to grieve in this way (various people vulnerable and small children) when all they’re craving is everyone in one place.

It will happen though and we will all get to remember and celebrate him together when the time is right - you will too

So sorry for your loss. My Granny died last so I understand Unfortunately for us, all local crems are so small they are still limited to 10 people. We have to wear masks & distance. We are struggling to find anywhere to do a wake so now looking at a meal in a pub..

It’s a really horrible time to lose a loved one. I’m so sad I couldn’t say goodbye to my Granny. But hopefully we can still celebrate her long life.