Mourners must stand two metres apart at funerals with only 10 people allowed graveside under harrowing new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.Stirling Council’s cemeteries service is making the changes in line with recent Scottish Government legislation and national guidance on the coronavirus pandemic.From now only immediate family members can attend funerals and mourners must maintain a social distance of two metres at all times.
No more than 10 will be allowed to attend at a graveside.Senior councillors have expressed their regret at the measures and the affect they will have on local families during an already traumatic time.But they insist this is the only way to continue to provide the service safely during these difficult times.