The number of mourners allowed to attended Newport City Council 's crematorium is set to increase this week.
From Tuesday 25 August the number of mourners permitted to attend cremations at the Gwent Crematorium in Croesyceiliog will increase to 20 following a risk review from the Gwent Local Resilience Forum.
The opening times of the crematorium grounds will also return to their normal opening hours except for the building housing its Book of Remembrance, which remains closed due being unable to meet restrictions on social distancing.
Further easing of restrictions in Wales were announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford on Friday, including allowing weddings and funerals to include a meal for up to 30 people as long they are in suitably socially distant settings.
A statement from Newport council said: "The level of demand and related risk at the crematorium has been under constant review and restrictions were eased as soon as it was deemed safe and appropriate to do so for both the public and staff.
"All decisions are made following a review of risk assessments and take into account a number of factors, including the ability to safely maintain and enforce social distancing requirements and the impact any increase in attendance would have on the continued health, safety and welfare of all those attending, managing and officiating the funeral.
"The current numbers support the continued protection of the public, the ongoing effort to slow the spread of the virus and ensure bereavement services can continue to manage safe and dignified funeral services."
Earlier this month Newport council eased restrictions on funerals by allowing up to 30 mourners to attend burials in Newport, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire and Torfaen.
