AS part of Fife Council's response to the national advice around Coronavirus (Covid-19) the local authority is restricting the number of people attending funeral services at cemeteries and crematoriums.

Services will now be restricted to a small number of close family members only. People attending any of these services will be asked to follow Government advice about social distancing.

Alan Paul, Senior Manager said: “In response to the latest Government advice on the coronavirus, we’ve taken this decision to prevent further spread of the virus.

“We ask for the public’s understanding and co-operation during these challenging times.

“We’ll be continuously monitoring and reviewing these arrangements as the national situation changes.”

For the latest information on Fife Council services effected by the coronavirus go to www.fife.gov.uk/coronavirus