Morrisons Funeral Directors Henderson manager Daniel Richardson said it had been really tough on families learning the farewells they had been planning for their loved ones suddenly had to be moved overnight. He said the majority of these families were choosing to take a gamble and postponing the funerals until at least Thursday. The rules allow for a funeral director and celebrant to be allowed in addition to the 10 guests. The Funeral Directors Association estimated 80 funerals were postponed on Monday. Funeral Directors Association president Gary Taylor said the announcement had an immediate and devastating impact on grieving families.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 15, 2021 17:44 UTC