Information on arrangements

Current Advice on funerals and COVID -19
The information and regulations in relation to funerals has changed overt time as the COVID pandemic has waxed and waned. The Welsh Government provides information on its own website called ‘Guidance on Funerals: COVID-19′.
All restrictions were recently removed in Wales (28th January 2022) so the number of attendees is now only limited by the risk assessment and capacity of the indoor venue being used to in seeking to keep mourners safe. You will need to check with the people operating the premises you are thinking of using. It’s probably still a good idea if attendees are invited to the funeral by the organiser rather than just turning up if they haven’t been specifically asked. Interments of ashes are considered as part of the burial.
Venues must follow the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No.2) (Wales) Regulations 2020 and should also follow the guidance on the Impact of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2020 on Funerals. This specifies that cemeteries and crematoria, funeral directors and hospitality businesses or community centres which may be used to hold ‘wakes’ all fall within the definition of ‘open premises’. The regulation requires those responsible for premises to take reasonable measures which must be taken by all workplaces and premises open to the public to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus.
Welsh Government guidance has not been updated since July 2021. We have written to our AM to ask for an update and she has said she will look into this for us. WCBC recently sent out a briefing note which said that the numbers allowed in the Pentrebychan Crematorium have reverted to 100 now that Wales is, once again, at COVID Alert Level 0.
Things change as the virus changes. Our advice is to always talk to your funeral director who ought to know what the current situation and rules are. Our Cemetery staff will do their very best to help you.
Michelle Jones, our longstanding Cemetery Administrative Officer sadly left us recently, after many years of dedicated service, for which we thank her. Her replacement has taken on the enlarged role of Assistant Clerk which will include looking after the Cemetery. Our Assistant Clerk is Steve Harris – many of you will know him from his work over the years in village sports and groups. You can contact him on 07554 397995 or email him using this address: asstclerk@gresfordcommunitycouncil.gov.uk
The current fees and charges for Gresford Cemetery are provided below
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