Lampman Funeral Home

NEW UPDATE!!

NO VACCINATION PASSPORT NEEDED FOR ENTRY INTO THE FUNERAL HOME.

Here are the current directives from the BAO:

Indoor funeral services
• Indoor funeral services are permitted with physical distancing of two metres (six feet) between people.
• No capacity limit, except for the physical distancing requirement.
• Masks or face coverings are required indoors.
• Passive screening continues: There must be passive screening of guests, meaning have COVID signage at the entrance for guests to self-assess. (Here’s a link to the BAO’s screening sign, found on our COVID-19 web section.)
• Guests must still be logged to enable contact tracing. Records must be kept for 30 days.
• All attendees and staff must adhere to local public health unit restrictions.
Outdoor funerals / Services at cemeteries
• No capacity limit, except for the physical distancing requirement.
• Cemeteries can restrict access as they deem necessary, as usual.
• All attendees and staff must adhere to local public health unit restrictions.

Another update as we enter Stage 3 in Niagara:

Registrar’s Directive:
Additions to Stage 3 Attendance Limits

Effective Friday, July 24, 2020- The Niagara Region will enter Stage 3 of Ontario’s re-opening plan subject to the following attendance limits:

• Indoor funeral services and visitations are limited to 30 per cent of the capacity of the room, while maintaining two-metre physical distancing between attendees. (This is unchanged from the previous Registrar’s Directive of June 13.)

• Outdoor funeral services and visitations including graveside services are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees. Cemeteries are permitted to restrict attendance numbers to less than the maximum.

UPDATE:
BAO: Revised Registrar’s Directive: Changes to funeral and visitation attendance

June 13, 2020 – 3:23 p.m.
Effective immediately – Subject to certain conditions, the COVID-19 maximum attendance restriction allows for 30 per cent capacity for indoor funerals and visitations, and 50 attendees for outdoor funeral services. This Revised Registrar’s Directive provides key details to this morning’s directive.

INDOOR FUNERALS & VISITATIONS:
* The persons conducting the funeral must ensure that the number of persons occupying any room in the building or structure while attending the gathering does not exceed 30 per cent of the capacity of the particular room.
* All persons attending the gathering must remain at least two metres apart from each other and from persons conducting the funeral unless they are members of the same household.
* The persons conducting the funeral must ensure that it is conducted in compliance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of public health officials, including any advice, recommendations or instructions on physical distancing, cleaning or disinfecting.
* The persons conducting the funeral must ensure that any washrooms that have been made available to persons attending the gathering are cleaned and disinfected as frequently as is necessary to maintain a sanitary environment.

OUTDOOR FUNERALS & VISITATIONS
* The persons conducting the funeral must ensure that no more than 50 people are in attendance.
* All persons attending the gathering must remain at least two metres apart from each other and from persons conducting the funeral unless they are members of the same household.
* The persons conducting the funeral must ensure that it is conducted in compliance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of public health officials, including any advice, recommendations or instructions on physical distancing, cleaning or disinfecting.
* The persons conducting the funeral must ensure that any washrooms that have been made available to persons attending the gathering are cleaned and disinfected as frequently as is necessary to maintain a sanitary environment.
It is important to know that the “30% / 50 attendees” allowance are exemptions to the existing MAX 10 directive, and only apply if the above conditions are met.

-Carey Smith, CEO/Registrar

With the COVID-19 event evolving daily, Lampman Funeral Home would like to reassure our families and our community that our doors will remain open and our staff are available 24 hours a day to serve those in need. Given the current situation, the funeral home is open by appointment ONLY. We are pleased to assist families to share information with us over the phone or via email if that is a preferred means of communication.
In keeping with the Government of Ontario and the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s recommendations regarding funerals and interments, we currently have a 10-person limit during our visitations and services. We will establish social distancing in our chapel seating to maintain a 6 foot/2 metre distance from others. Also, during our guests’ time with us, everyone will be asked to avoid physical contact, (handshakes, hugging, etc.). Furthermore, guests will engage in proper handwashing and practice proper coughing and sneezing protocols.
We have implemented several measures and are taking the necessary precautions to sustain a safe and hygienic environment. This includes taking extra measures cleaning and disinfecting common surfaces, equipment, workstations and furniture. Hand sanitizer will also be provided throughout the funeral home.
We know that the situation can change quickly. We will do our best to continue to provide updates as information becomes available. Please do not hesitate to contact the funeral home should you have any questions or concerns (905-892-4701).