Tier 2 And Funerals.

[Sunk]

I am due to go to a funeral on Wednesday.
There seems to be confusion about how many can attend. We are currently allowed 15 attendees, but some parts of the internet are saying 30 will be allowed in Tier 2.

Can anyone confirm either number ?

[jourdain2]

I tried your link, Corby, and got - not sure what alphabet, not Arabic or Hebrew. Unless you are in a High or Higher Area, it seems that current rules pertain. I went to the funeral of an older lady last week and stood outside with about 20 other people for about an hour (very hard on the back) and tried to listen in - those nearest relayed what they could get and someone nipped in and collected hymn books. The outside party sang heartily, the inside ones couldn't. I spoke to a churchwarden the other day and, apparently, outside singing is also verboten. Well, oops!, too late now, but why is Church law so much stricter than national law?

I am interested in the answer because, eventually, I was driven to resign from the P.C.C., not least because of closing the church when the law of the land allowed it to stay open. :(

PS They are trying to get me back into the fold.

[jno]

jourdain, the top one on TCL's link is in English?

[Sunk]

There isn’t an answer on .gov, or from the media.
I think the relevant local authority decides depending on the size of the building, how many can safely enter observing social distancing, with a max of 30.

I will ask the undertaker tomorrow morning.

[THECORBYLOON]

The idea is that unless you live in an area in one of the top two levels, there is no change to the guidance so just carry on doing what you're doing.

With regards to funerals, even in an area where up to thirty folk can attend, there might be fewer allowed because at a particular location because there's not enough space for thirty folk.

[lady-janine]

This all very upsetting for those concerned I think. You have my sympathy over your confusion.

[lankeela]

Unless very close family or friend, why would anyone want to go and mix with loads of other people - I wouldn't be going to any funeral at present unless immediate family or closest friend.

[New Judge]

//...why would anyone want to go and mix with loads of other people//

Because that's what people do.

[Sunk]

Went to funeral. On arrival we were asked if we were part of a group of 20. The Crem had been socially distanced every other pew closed, and 2 per bench.