Grieving relatives will be able to visit the graves of loved ones.
Restrictions on visiting cemeteries in Northern Ireland are to be lifted, according to the First Minister.
Arlene Foster made the announcement today.
However she said it was important for the public to observe the current social distancing rules while inside cemeteries.
Restrictions still apply to funeral arrangements, with a limit of ten people allowed to attend the burial. Relatives are encouraged to make funeral arrangements with undertakers via telephone and not to publicise the date and time of the service.
A further 15 deaths were announced in Northern Ireland this afternoon, bringing the total fatality to 278.
Following the decision by @niexecutive this afternoon, our cemeteries will now re-open from 10am tomorrow morning (Saturday). Visitors are asked to respect social distancing guidance. https://t.co/jBOn76zDlc pic.twitter.com/vO3zXY899d
— Mid Ulster Council (@MidUlster_DC) April 24, 2020
News: Reopening of cemeteries https://t.co/DqwbwsFqv9 pic.twitter.com/5ZNEppdjge
— Belfast City Council (@belfastcc) April 24, 2020
Cemeteries in Mid and East Antrim will reopen to the public https://t.co/4Asz7FKWAr pic.twitter.com/N1XiMEHK1U
— Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (@mea_bc) April 24, 2020
We are now in a position to reopen our five municipal cemeteries following today's announcement by the Northern Ireland Executive. Guidance is in place and this decision will be kept under review. For details see: https://t.co/9SVfdSP7OM pic.twitter.com/vg20By9lOC
— NewryMourneDown (@nmdcouncil) April 24, 2020