Only 10 people will be allowed to attend a funeral or memorial service, according to the new COVID-19 restrictions being enforced by the NSW Government.
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John Crooks, managing director of RJ Sidney Craig, said they are making changes to their staffing structure and hours for the arranging and conducting of funerals.
"We are committed to keeping our community safe and continuing to assist families to the highest standard," Mr Crooks said.
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"It means that appointments and services can be spaced out to make a safer environment."
Under the public health order, cemeteries are not required to close and attending a funeral or memorial service is a reasonable excuse to leave home.
People are also permitted to leave home for compassionate reasons. In certain circumstances, such as an anniversary of a deceased child, or where a close family member has recently died, visiting a gravesite would be considered compassionate.
Meanwhile, Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has been notified of two positive COVID-19 cases in the Goulburn area.
Both cases are household contacts of the Goulburn case reported on August 18, 2021.
There are no public exposure sites related to these cases.
The individuals were not active in the community for any portion of their infectious periods.
NSW Health urges people to continue to present for testing with even the mildest of cold-like symptoms.
There are several Covid-19 testing clinics across the Southern Tablelands.
Goulburn Base Hospital and Health Service
130 Goldsmith St, Goulburn
Entry through the 'old' main entrance at Goulburn Base Hospital.
Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 1 pm
Times above reflect extended hours due to increased demand. They are correct until Sunday July 18.
Goulburn drive-through
Seiffert Oval, Goulburn
Monday to Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8 am - 1.30 pm.
Goulburn Capital Pathology
127 Bourke Street, Goulburn
Rear of 127 Bourke Street enter via McNaught street between Vivid Smiles Dentist and RSM Accountants, follow street around until end.
Appointments are not required.
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
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