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Coronavirus Covid-19 update to services
Although funeral services are still allowed to go ahead, we must follow government instructions and restrictions and take every precaution to stop the spread of Covid-19
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 have been told the critical thing we must do is stop the disease spreading between households. We have been told we should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home.
Frequently asked questions - Covid-19
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 have been told the critical thing we must do, is stop the disease spreading between households. We have been told we should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home.
Funeral Directors have been advised to risk assess every funeral service to stop the spread of Covid 19. If anyone attending the funeral is showing signs of having the virus or it is in their family, they will be asked not to attend. The higher the number of immediate family, the more chance there is of spreading the virus between households. Please keep numbers to no more than 6 people. Where there is request for more than 6 people you will be guided by your funeral director
Back To TopNo, guidance is clear, there should be no gatherings of more than 2 people in public. Funeral services will not be broadcast outside of the crematorium at this time
Back To TopNo, following Government instruction and restrictions in place to deal with the Covid 19 pandemic, the Books of Remembrance at Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline crematoria have been closed.
Back To TopFife Council is supporting bereaved families and friends by providing webcasts from funerals at its crematoria in Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.
The new system has been in place since 11 May. The secure webcasts are being provided free of charge so that family members and friends who are unable to attend the service due to Covid-19 restrictions can watch from the safety of their homes.
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. If there is any essential business, it will be by appointment only.
At this time, we will not be able to accommodate services such as family searches, pre-purchase of lairs, plaque purchase & renewals, dispersal of ashes
Grounds maintenance in cemeteries and the crematoria gardens will not be a priority at this time.
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.
Monday to Friday: 9am to 1.30pm and 1.30pm to 5pm
Office is closed lunchtime 1pm to 1.30pm. Access to Book of Remembrance is still available.
Saturday: 9am to 12 noon.
Sunday: 11am to 1pm.
The Crematorium Gardens are open at all times.
Back To TopMonday to Friday: 9am to 1.30pm and 1.30pm to 5pm.
Office is closed lunchtime 1pm to 1.30pm.
Access to Book of Remembrance is still available.
Saturday: 9am to 12 noon.
Sunday: 11am to 1pm. T
he Crematorium Gardens are open at all times.
Back To TopRelated Publications
- Bereavement Services Charges 2020-21 (opens in a new window)
- Management Rules for Regulation of Burial Grounds & Crematoria (opens in a new window)