Funerals in lockdown: All the most commonly asked questions, answered by the experts

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Grief is a tough process to go through at the best of times but add the uncertainty of the current crisis and it's no wonder many are feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of planning a funeral.

You may think that a ceremony can't be as personal or provide the same kind of closure due to restrictions the pandemic has put on gatherings but experts are here to ensure a loved one's funeral is still meaningful and that family and friends find comfort in the experience.

In a recent report by Co-op Funeralcare it was revealed that nearly a quarter of all people in the UK (21 per cent) have lost a loved one in lockdown and, of those, 70% said only ten people or less attended their loved one's funeral service.