The team at Swanborough Funerals understands that there will be difficult and uncharted times ahead for families and friends in our community. We want to reassure you that we are here for you and will continue to provide our high standards across all our services. We are extremely passionate about the care and grief that our families are going through and understand the need for alternative services at this time. Therefore, we will be offering solutions that will endeavour to properly farewell your loved ones. It is also our priority to ensure that we can provide as best as possible funeral care for your unique cultural beliefs.
To protect your families, the wider community and us, the alternative practices have been put in place for burials and cremations. They are as follows:
Current Restrictions as of 17/12/2021
Funerals
There are no vaccination rules for attending a funeral. However, the 1 people per 2 square metres rule or 200 people or 100% allocated seated and ticketed capacity will apply — whichever is the greater.
Viewings are permitted.
We will record and live stream ceremonies onto private Facebook groups and other live streaming services wherever possible. We encourage family and friends to leave messages of condolences in the comments section and to interact within the live streaming services. This service can also be put into place for viewings when required.
We are also encouraging people, who cannot attend the service, to send their condolences to grieving families and friends through videos, letters, flowers, gifts, and care packages; anything to show them that they are not alone during this time.
Some catering venues are available but there are limited numbers and people must be fully vaccinated to attend the catering.
You must wear a mask indoors or if you are unable to distance outdoors. You must carry a mask with you at all times.
We ask that you REGISTER via the online notices on our tributes page. This allows us to contact you should any sudden changes to restrictions occur.
We will continue to update you with current restrictions as they become available to us.
Please note that our team is available 24/7 to care for your family and will not hesitate to help you come up with alternative measures to pay respect to your loved ones. We thank you for your patience at this time and send you our love and prayers.
The Swanborough Team
Phone: 1800100411
Stage 2 Restrictions from 30th September 2021
Funerals are limited to 100 people including the celebrant and funeral director.
Indoor Services– 1 person per 4m2 or 75% capacity with ticketed and allocated seating
Smaller venues up to 200m2 – 1 person per 2m2, up to a maximum of 50
Outdoor – 1 person per 2m2
Viewings are permitted.
We will record and live stream ceremonies onto private Facebook groups and other live streaming services wherever possible. We encourage family and friends to leave messages of condolences in the comments section and to interact within the live streaming services. This service can also be put into place for viewings when required.
We are also encouraging people, who cannot attend the service, to send their condolences to grieving families and friends through videos, letters, flowers, gifts, and care packages; anything to show them that they are not alone during this time.
Some catering venues are available but there are limited numbers because people must be seated while eating
Current border restrictions apply to funerals.
You must wear a mask indoors or if you are unable to distance outdoors. You must carry a mask with you at all times.
We ask that you REGISTER via the online notices on our tributes page. This allows us to contact you should any sudden changes to restrictions occur.
We will continue to update you with current restrictions as they become available to us.
Please note that our team is available 24/7 to care for your family and will not hesitate to help you come up with alternative measures to pay respect to your loved ones. We thank you for your patience at this time and send you our love and prayers.
The Swanborough Team
Phone: 1800100411
Easing of Restrictions from 4pm Friday 27th August 2021
Funerals increased to 200 people including the celebrant and funeral director.
For indoor services
One person per 2m2 or 200 people or 100% allocated seated and ticketed capacity (whichever is the greater).
Viewings are permitted.
We will record and live stream ceremonies onto private Facebook groups and other live streaming services wherever possible. We encourage family and friends to leave messages of condolences in the comments section and to interact within the live streaming services. This service can also be put into place for viewings when required.
We are also encouraging people, who cannot attend the service, to send their condolences to the grieving families and friends through videos, letters, flowers, gifts and care packages; anything to show them that they are not alone during this time.
Some catering venues are now available
Current boarder restrictions apply to funerals.
You must wear a mask indoors but are not required outdoors, however, you must carry a mask with you at all times.
We will continue to update you with current restrictions as they become available to us.
Please note that our team is available 24/7 to care for your family and will not hesitate to help you come up with alternative measures to pay respect to your loved ones. We thank you for your patience at this time and send you our love and prayers.
The Swanborough Team
Phone: 1800100411
Current Lockdown Restrictions From 4pm Sunday 8th August 2021
Funerals are limited to 20 people including the celebrant and funeral director.
Viewings are still permitted and are limited to 20 people including the funeral director.
We will record and live stream ceremonies onto private Facebook groups and other live streaming services wherever possible. We encourage family and friends to leave messages of condolences in the comments section and to interact within the live streaming services. This service can also be put into place for viewings when required.
We are also encouraging people, who cannot attend the service, to send their condolences to the grieving families and friends through videos, letters, flowers, gifts and care packages; anything to show them that they are not alone during this time.
Catering at all venues is not available.
You must wear a mask
We will continue to update you with current restrictions as they become available to us.
Please note that our team is available 24/7 to care for your family and will not hesitate to help you come up with alternative measures to pay respect to your loved ones. We thank you for your patience at this time and send you our love and prayers.
The Swanborough Team
Phone: 1800100411
Restrictions prior to lockdown until 31/7/2021 4pm
Following new regulations, a maximum of 200 family and friends are to attend the service. The number of people permitted in a chapel or a church will be dictated by the size of the facility.
Viewings are still permitted; however, they too will be kept in accordance to the social distancing advised by the Government.
We will record and live stream ceremonies onto private Facebook groups and other live streaming services wherever possible. We encourage family and friends to leave messages of condolences in the comments section and to interact within the live streaming services. This service can also be put into place for viewings when required.
We are also encouraging people, who cannot attend the service, to send their condolences to the grieving families and friends through videos, letters, flowers, gifts and care packages; anything to show them that they are not alone during this time.
Most catering services are now up and running again. Please speak with your funeral director regarding any restrictions around catering.
Please note that our team is available 24/7 to care for your family and will not hesitate to help you come up with alternative measures to pay respect to your loved ones. We thank you for your patience at this time and send you our love and prayers.
