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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Office of the Prime Minister on changes to funeral and wedding services
By Office of the Prime Minister
Mar 18, 2021 - 10:58:15 PM

In accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic) (Risk Management)

(No.4) (Amendment) (No. 9) Order, 2021, the following changes to funerals and weddings take effect Thursday 18 March 2021:

A graveside service or internment may now be held with a maximum of 40 persons, not including the officiant and mortuary workers, on all islands of The Bahamas.

On the islands of New Providence, Abaco (mainland), Exuma (mainland) and Eleuthera (mainland):

A wedding may now be held in a religious facility, provided that the number of attendees is limited to one third of the capacity of the facility and that physical distancing, mask wearing and sanitization protocols, and protocols issued by the Bahamas Christian Council and approved by the Ministry of Health are followed.

Physical distancing, mask-wearing and sanitization protocol requirements remain in place for all islands of The Bahamas.

All other provisions related to funerals and weddings remain the same. For the complete Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic) (Risk Management) (No.4) (Amendment) (No. 9) Order, 2021, visit www.opm.gov.bs.