Funeral directors have said families can postpone services scheduled for Monday if they wish.
Undertakers in the county have confirmed that the decision on postponing ceremonies on the day of the Queen's state funeral is something that could be done at the request of bereaved families, but there is no blanket ban on them taking place.
A spokesman for the National Association of Funeral Directors said that nationally many funerals will go ahead and others are moving to a different date at the request of the bereaved families involved. Funeral directors and managers of crematoria have been guided that decisions should be led by the needs and wishes of the bereaved families.
A funeral director at a large business in Shrewsbury, who did not wish to be named, said they are leading services on Monday as no-one has requested a postponement. "Our funeral directors have been contacting families with funerals taking place on the September 19 as a matter of priority to understand their wishes," said the spokesperson.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Date change for free Shropshire cancer checkA free prostate cancer check in Shropshire has been postponed.
Read more »
No bins to be collected in Shropshire on day of Queen's funeralBoth Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council have announced changes to the regular bin collection schedule.
Read more »
Glasgow City Council issues update on funerals for Monday as some parts of UK cancel servicesThe National Association of Funeral Directors have noted that some funerals have been cancelled by the families of the deceased, but some funeral services will adhere to bank holiday guidelines.
Read more »
Meghan Markle postpones next Archetypes podcast as she joins royal mourningThe period of 'royal mourning' will continue until seven days after the Queen's funeral on Monday September 19.
Read more »
Live updates as thousands line streets to watch the Queen's lying in stateThe late Queen Elizabeth II is set to lie in state for four days ahead of her funeral on Monday and the city of Leeds continues to mourn.
Read more »
Council announces what will be closed in Shropshire on day of Queen's funeralA council has announced which main services will be open and which will be closing across Shropshire for the late Queen's state funeral.
Read more »