The guidance states that food or drink may only be served at such events in the form of a sit-down meal.
It also clarifies that anyone working at a wake or funeral is "not generally counted as part of the limit" on attendees.
"Within these larger gatherings, people do not need to limit their interaction to groups of 6 or their own household, but social distancing should still be followed between people who do not live together or share a support bubble," the guidance says.
Does the number of people permitted to attend funerals differ across tiers?
No. Up to 30 people are permitted to attend funerals in any part of England, regardless of the local Covid-19 alert level.
