Lampman Funeral Home

09/23/2021

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.

09/03/2021

Registrar’s Directive:

Funeral homes and transfer services must implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy

As of Sept. 22: Funeral services (including visitations) are part of the Government of Ontario’s ‘vaccine passport’ requirement if held indoors. This includes funeral services at funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoriums – if held indoors.

Requirements do not apply to religious facilities such as churches, mosques, synagogues…etc….

From Sept. 22 to Oct. 12, 2021, guests may attend an indoor funeral if they have proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid test taken with 48 hours preceding the funeral.

After Oct. 12, 2021, all attendees must show proof of vaccination or written proof of a medical exemption from a doctor or nurse.
There are no other exemptions for people attending funerals— except for those presenting written proof of a medical exemption from a doctor or nurse, and children under the age of 12.

These measures do not apply to outdoor funerals.

You must apply this Registrar’s Directive in your funeral establishment or transfer service vaccination policy.

03/10/2021

We are currently in the RED ZONE (Control). That means we can have up 30% capacity with physical distancing in our funeral home for visitations and services. Also, guests visiting our establishment for visitation must make an appointment with us to guarantee a timeslot. No food or drinks are permitted by our local health unit presently. Masks are MANDATORY. Please contact the funeral home if you have any questions or concerns. 905-892-4701

12/24/2020

Starting December 26th, 2020 we enter Lockdown. Here are the provincial rules regarding funerals for the time being. Stay safe!

09/22/2020

In these changing times, stay tuned for updates!

Registrar’s Directive:
Province-wide cemetery gathering limits

The Government of Ontario has announced new gathering limits for the entire province. To ensure safety and minimize potential spread of COVID-19, this Registrar’s Directive extends the restrictions for gatherings at cemeteries to the entire Province, effective Monday, Sept. 21.

Maximum at cemeteries
Until further notice, all cemeteries in Ontario must limit attendance to a maximum of 25 people (not counting staff) at all gatherings, attendances, funerals, visitations, funeral receptions, and graveside services, subject to the following exception.

Exception
Outdoor funeral services (visitations, receptions and graveside services) up to a maximum of 100 attendees may still take place at a cemetery or funeral home’s property, providing:
a. The service is under the control and direction of a funeral director
b. The service has the consent of the cemetery operator for numbers over 25
c. Funeral directors have one staff member for every 10 attendees to properly manage the gathering and ensure physical distancing is maintained
d. Guests are registered/logged to enable contact tracing

Cemeteries are expected to control access to their property. Cemeteries are permitted to restrict attendance numbers to less than the maximum. (Funeral professionals should confirm these restrictions in advance of services and advise families accordingly.)

Advertise
Funeral establishments must advertise that attendance may be restricted whenever they publish death notices or obituaries that refer to any part of a service occurring at a cemetery including interment.

Funeral homes
Funeral homes will continue to follow the existing capacity directives for indoor funeral services, which are:
• Indoor funeral services, visitations and receptions are limited to 30 per cent of the capacity of the room, while maintaining two-metre physical distancing between attendees. This applies to people gathering indoors for religious services, rites or ceremonies. Funeral establishments must ensure there is one staff member for every 10 guests.
Thank you for your cooperation in these efforts to keep families and your staff safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

-Carey Smith, CEO/Registrar, BAO

07/24/2020

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.

06/17/2020

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

05/21/2020

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).

05/21/2020

05/20/2020