Paying Respects during COVID-19

The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), of which we are a member, have joined a national campaign to ask the public to support bereaved families during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Ian Hazel Funeral Directors, and a huge number of Funeral Directors up and down the UK, have asked that the public pay respects if a hearse passes by. It has been highlighted in the National Press and a Radio 4 consumer programme.

At a time when bereaved families are unable to be surrounded by the love and support of their family and friends, during the funeral of a loved one, could you be there for them instead?

If you are out in your front garden, or on your daily exercise, please could you bow your head, offer gentle applause, or simply pause for a moment – if a hearse passes by?

Please let bereaved families know you are there for them, at this difficult time.