Cemeteries, burial grounds and Crematoriums
There have been some constituent concerns about access to cemeteries, burial sites and crematoriums. As the Secretary of State for Health has said, during this difficult time, it is only right that families have an opportunity to pay their respects to loved ones who have lost their lives. In light of this, the closures guidance will be updated to make clear that burial grounds and cemeteries may remain open, and that grounds surrounding crematoria may also remain open, including gardens of remembrance.
The full Government guidance can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-toclose/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance
In order to dispel any further confusion surrounding the status of burial grounds, and people’s ability to visit them and similar places, officials have made accompanying technical amendments to the Regulations.
They can be found here:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/447/contents/made
along with the original Regulations:
