Policies for funeral directors on safely dealing with the coronavirus and COVID-19

Different guidelines have been published by both funeral directors associations and governmental health organisations. Please find below guidelines for funeral directors on how to safely deal with COVID-19 from different countries.

Germany

• Bestatter – German Association for Funeral Directors

Ireland

• Health Protection Surveillance Centre

Spain

• National Association for Funeral Services

The Netherlands

• Governmental Institute for Health and Environment

South Africa

• South African Cemeteries Association

The United Kingdom

• National Association of Funeral Directors

The United States

• National Funeral Directors Association
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)