Minister Knops writes to the House that iAt this time when people and the funeral industry are struggling with the uncertainties associated with the corona virus, he does not consider it appropriate to review all conversations and ongoing investigations in the context of the innovation. Wlb to continue unabridged. Knops let you know that are priority now lies with assisting the funeral sector.
The Funeral Services Act (Wlb) has great social significance. The modernization of the law is aimed at making the law future-proof and offering more space for the wishes of the deceased and surviving relatives. Since the last consultation with your House on the modernization of the law in November 2019, I have taken important steps in this regard, in close coordination and cooperation with the jointly responsible ministries of VWS and J&V and with the funeral sector.
However, the preparation of the modernization of the Funeral Services Act has changed due to the corona virus. The corona virus has far-reaching consequences for funerals. Due to measures taken to combat the coronavirus, survivors cannot currently say goodbye to their loved ones in the way they and the deceased would have liked. This is sad and can - if not - have an impact on the processing of death and the grieving process.
Knops also writes that the funeral sector makes a special effort to ensure that funerals take place under these circumstances in a dignified and responsible manner, both for the next of kin and for its own employees. During this period, his ministry will be in close contact with the funeral directors to explain the conditions under which funerals can take place in these specific circumstances, in coordination with the Ministries of VWS and J&V.
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