All of Doncaster's cemeteries to close today ‘until further notice’ during coronavirus lockdown

Doncaster Council has taken the decision to shut all of the town’s graveyards in a bid to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A spokesman for Doncaster Council said: “Cemeteries are have been closed in line with national guidance.

Funerals are still allowed to take place, but with a severely restricted number of mourners and with all guests made to socially distance.