A son moves his chair next to his mother to comfort her at the funeral of her late husband, a member of staff says they’ve “been told” and asked to separate. It really does highlight the cruel lack of humanity and decency in the way in which we’re forced to live our lives today.

My youngest auntie passed away during lockdown. I went home for the funeral. During the service mam sat with my nana and refused to move away, I think she absolutely did the right thing in not allowing some petty bureaucrat to force my grandmother to break her heart in isolation.

I don’t blame the member of staff btw, he is following the rules and regulations that ensure he doesn’t lose his job and livelihood. I blame the cruel and heartless guidance that says they can comfort their mother sat side by side on public transport but not at a funeral.