Funeral arrangements during the present health crisis


These are difficult times in many ways.

They are especially difficult for those whose loved ones become sick and die of the Covid-19 virus. It may well be that you have not been able to spend time with your loved ones in their final hours and days, because of quarantine regulations. Even when our head understands and approves of the regulation, our hearts can break for love’s sake.

At this stage in the Pandemic many of the tighter regulations have been relaxed so that funerals can be conducted in a way closer to what was normal.

Please check with your funeral director for regulations still in place in cemeteries and crematoria.

For funerals held in St Nicholas church please note that
  • the number attending a service in church for a funeral is limited to 80 people because of the decision to  reserve certain benches for those still observing the social distance of 1m. If you are expecting more than 80 people at the funeral please discuss this with Fr Allen.
  • All those attending are required to provide their details for Track and Trace.
  • All those are attending are required to wear a face covering while in church. 
  • Finally, all those attending must be without Covid-symptoms, and not be required to self-isolate/quarantine.

For further guidance regarding the preparation of funeral services, burial of ashes, etc, please click here.