SAIF has been contacted by the Berkshire Local Authorities with this message:

The Berkshire mortuaries are under unusual pressure with regards to body storage for this time of year and we appear to have a large number of deceased that are ready for funerals / collection whilst the cemeteries and crematoriums are running 50-60%.

Any help you could be in promoting the need to keep the process moving would be appreciated and I would like to thank you in advance for your time.

Kind regards

Justin Patient, Emergency Planning Officer, Emergency Planning Unit | Corporate Resources, Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU