Only immediate family members will be permitted to attend funerals of loved ones, it has been announced.East Ayrshire Council previously revealed stringent measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus and have now elaborated on who can attend funerals in order to adhere to the government guidelines on social distancing during the lockdown.
Immediate family is defined as: spouse/partner; parent/carers; brothers/sisters; children and partners.Councillor Elena Whitham, cabinet member for housing and communities, said: “We know that these measures will be difficult for many families at what is already a very difficult time for them.“We do however hope that people will appreciate the need for them as we face these incredibly challenging times