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From Monday 26th April 2021, coronavirus restrictions at Fife's cemeteries and crematoria will be relaxed in line with guidance provided by Scottish Government.1. In consideration of average family groups that attend, with 2m physical distancing applied, 40 attendees are the maximum that can be accommodated within the Chapels at Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline crematoria
2. The restriction of 50 mourners applies to attendees at cemetery services
Coronavirus Covid-19 update to services
From Monday 26th April 2021, coronavirus restrictions at Fifes cemeteries and crematoria will be relaxed in line with guidance provided by Scottish Government.
These measures are applied following guidance provided by Scottish Government, and are taken to minimise risk to attendees, funeral directors, officiants, and service staff involved in services.
- In consideration of average family groups that attend, with 2m physical distancing applied, 40 attendees are the maximum that can be accommodated within the Chapels at Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline crematoria
- The restriction of 50 mourners applies to attendees at cemetery services
- Masks should still be worn at indoor venues
- Family should not handle the coffin or carry cords. Because of the requirement to remain 2 metres apart from one another, funeral directors or the burial ground/crematoria staff will only be able to ensure a coffin is carried correctly and safely by undertaking this without family involvement
- Test and Protect contact tracing is still be required. The introduction of a QR code has been used to assist in gathering this information prior to services beginning. If you can, please use this method as it is safer. However, test and protect forms are available
- Mourners will continue to be discouraged from gathering outside the funeral service venue whether it is at a cemetery or crematorium
- The external speakers will not be in operation at the crematoria to discourage crowds to gather outside the crematorium chapel
- We will continue to provide free web streaming of cremation services until restrictions are no longer required
- Singing will continue to be discouraged
- The Books of Remembrance at both crematoria remains closed to minimise risk of infection. The Books of Remembrance can be viewed online via the Fife Council website - Books of Remembrance
Frequently asked questions - Covid-19
From Monday 26 April those parts of the country that are currently in level 4, which includes all of mainland Scotland, will move to down to level 3. This means that the cap on numbers of attendees at indoor and outdoor funeral services is 50 people, and less than 50 people if the 2m physical distancing rules are not able to be adhered to.
- In consideration of average family groups that attend, with 2m physical distancing applied, 40 attendees are the maximum that can be accommodated within the Chapels at Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline crematoria
- The restriction of 50 mourners applies to attendees at cemetery services
The message is protection of yourself, your loved ones, your community and our national health service. We also ask that you protect our staff, funeral directors, officiants and organists.
We are following the measures set out by the Scottish Government, to support reducing the ability of this virus to spread between one person and another and one household and another.
- Physical distancing is in operation at the crematorium. Please observe the Scottish social distancing rule and our one-way system. Families/mourners are asked to refrain from handshaking at this time
- Do not enter the crematorium if you have had contact with any possible source of the virus or are displaying any of the symptoms
- Clean your hands and hard surfaces regularly. Hand sanitiser is available at the entrance and exit of the crematorium
- Dispose of used tissues in bins provided at the entrance and exit
The basic hygiene measures are much more important now, as we start to go out and about an interact more with each other.
Back To TopNo, please refer to current Scottish Government guidance on outdoor gatherings. Funeral services will not be broadcast outside of the Crematorium at this time.
Back To TopNo, following Scottish Government instruction the restrictions in place to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Books of Remembrance at Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy Crematoria are closed to the public. However, you may access them online at https://www.fife.gov.uk/booksofremembrance
Back To TopDunfermline and Kirkcaldy Crematoria have live webcast facilities available.
Live webcasts allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the service due to Covid-19 restrictions to watch from the safety of their homes. The option of showing a slideshow, pro-tribute or family made video is also available.
A list of the webcast and visual tribute services and associated charges can be found at the bottom of this page.
For more information please contact Fife Council’s Bereavement Services: Bereavement.Services@fife.gov.uk
Back To TopOur offices are closed to the public at this time, however some services will resume from Monday 29th June 2020.
The interment of cremated remains in cemeteries and the scattering of cremated remains with family in attendance at crematorium gardens will be resumed from Monday 29th June 2020.
To book an appointment for interment or scattering of cremated remains or for any other essential business, please contact us
e-mail: bereavement.services@fife.gov.uk
Telephone:
- Dunfermline Crematorium 01383 602335
- Kirkcaldy Crematorium 01592 583524
Losing someone close to you can be very painful and after a significant loss, you may experience all kinds of emotions. Dealing with the practicalities that a death involves can seem very distressing and overwhelming.
Here you will find information that you may need to know in relation to a cremation or burial taking place, or if you need to organise one. It also gives details of options associated with the Service and in the time that follows.
We aim to provide a quality service that meets the needs of our customers. You have the right, under the Charter for the Bereaved, to request to inspect our records and to be shown around our premises. Prior notice for these sorts of requests is appreciated and helps us to avoid service disruptions.
A death should be registered as soon as possible after the death, and within eight days of the death. The registration can be carried out by:
- Any relative of the deceased, or;
- Any person present at the death, or;
- The deceased’s executor or other legal representative, or;
- The occupier, at the time of death, of the premises where the death took place or;
- Any other person having knowledge of the particulars to be registered.
Family history enquiries
We have been responsible for opening new cemeteries since the late 19th century and have also acquired the responsibility for older parish burial grounds records.
Bereavement Services holds the records of public cemeteries and crematoria in Fife. The records consist of burial and crematoria registers.
Should you wish to find out information on the final resting place of your ancestors, please fill out a Family History Enquiry Form, (see related publications section below for this form). This should be completed in full and returned to bereavement.services@fife.gov.uk
We will complete up to 2 family searches, per person, per month.
We currently do not charge a fee for this service.
This office is closed to the public due to Covid-19 restrictions
There is no access to the book of remembrance, however you may access this online at https://www.fife.gov.uk/booksofremembrance
You can contact us by e-mail bereavement.services@fife.gov.uk
Our telephone lines remain open
Monday to Friday 9am to 1.30pm and 1.30pm to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 12noon
Sunday 11am to 1pm
The Crematorium Gardens are open at all times.
Back To TopThis office is closed to the public due to Covid-19 restrictions
There is no access to the book of remembrance, however you may access this online at https://www.fife.gov.uk/booksofremembrance
You can contact us by e-mail bereavement.services@fife.gov.uk
Our telephone lines remain open
Monday to Friday 9am to 1.30pm and 1.30pm to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 12noon
Sunday 11am to 1pm
The Crematorium Gardens are open at all times.
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