What options as available to a grieving family in Cardiff during this unusual time? Direct cremation, simple social distancing funerals each have benefits depending on your specific circumstance.
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(Cardiff) Funeral Director Explains
During this time of social
distancing the funeral
options available are more
limited.
The main decision that will
need to be made is whether to
do direct cremation or have a
social distancing funeral.
Direct Cremation
A direct cremation is a
contemporary choice for
people who do not want a
funeral service bound in
tradition.
Direct Cremation is free of the
elements some people consider
unnecessary when saying
goodbye, such as a minister,
procession, limousines and
pallbearers.
It does not, however, mean that
any corners are cut or the care
that one receive is in any way
less then the usual high
standards that Ivor Thomas
Funeral Directors.
Social Distance
Funerals
The official government guidance
now states that funeral
attendance is restricted to
immediate family only (however it
has been advised to take into
account individual circumstances)
Generally, between 10-20
mourners are allow, depending on
where it is taking place, and that
people from different households
should at all times be at least 2m
apart (including sitting in the
chapel).
The crematoriums especially have put in
various alternatives to help, including
webcasts (see below) and Thornhill are
offering a free memorial service to take
place once the restrictions have been
lifted so everyone can congregate
together to say their goodbyes.
Contact Us At:
IvorThomasFunerals.
co.uk
(Cardiff) Funeral Director Explains
During this time of social
distancing the funeral
options available are more
limited.
The main decision that will
need to be made is whether to
do direct cremation or have a
social distancing funeral.
Direct Cremation
A direct cremation is a
contemporary choice for
people who do not want a
funeral service bound in
tradition.
Direct Cremation is free of the
elements some people consider
unnecessary when saying
goodbye, such as a minister,
procession, limousines and
pallbearers.
It does not, however, mean that
any corners are cut or the care
that one receive is in any way
less then the usual high
standards that Ivor Thomas
Funeral Directors.
Social Distance
Funerals
The official government guidance
now states that funeral
attendance is restricted to
immediate family only (however it
has been advised to take into
account individual circumstances)
Generally, between 10-20
mourners are allow, depending on
where it is taking place, and that
people from different households
should at all times be at least 2m
apart (including sitting in the
chapel).
The crematoriums especially have put in
various alternatives to help, including
webcasts (see below) and Thornhill are
offering a free memorial service to take
place once the restrictions have been
lifted so everyone can congregate
together to say their goodbyes.
Contact Us At:
IvorThomasFunerals.
co.uk