Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Waters & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors are still open and serving local communities with advise and support when needed.

Here are a few things you need to know about the Government Rules and Regulations for funerals.

Firstly, we want to assure you that our team is taking proactive measures to help prevent the spread of any potential illness. Our strict protocols cover, amongst other things, hand-washing hygiene, cleaning products, use of safety equipment and common area cleaning procedures.

We ask those who are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath or have been in contact with anyone suspected of being affected or have recently travelled to any of the affected countries to refrain from visiting our premises at this time.

If you are feeling unwell and feel you may pose a risk by attending a funeral, we would advise you to follow the NHS guidelines, which can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-advice/.

Whilst Covid-19 requires all of us to be more mindful as we go through our regular activities, rest assured that our funeral home is as clean and safe as we can make it.

Please call us prior to visiting to make an appointment, to reduce waiting times and contact with other families.

We advise a maximum of two representatives from the family visit us at any one time and masks or a face covering must be worn.

Funerals are important. They create a lasting memory and no matter how small a gathering they will be personal and meaningful and help with the beginning of the healing process.

We are providing family limousines but we advise that families have masks to wear at all times.

Crematoria require everyone to wear masks during the funeral service, also to provide name and contact details of those attending to comply with track and trace.

Please also be aware we are currently unable to allow family bearers, we apologies this may be disappointing news ,however, we are doing this to keep you our families safe as well as our staff at this time.

We are available 24/7 Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us on telephone 02380 434244 or via email info@watersandsons.co.uk

Yours sincerely

Simon Waters