I too missed the funeral of one if my best mates. Heartbreaking.I too will say I complied with the
As did my workplace.
The nearest I got to not following the requirements was going shopping on the bike and not using the most direct route there and back.
I was unable to attend the funeral of a work colleague nor could I visit my elderly parents (not part of their "bubble").
Anyone who tries to claim that any part of a workplace gathering for almost any reason (never mind a leaving do or Christmas, or especially the regular Friday drinkies) was OK is a downright liar.
Workplaces were required to identify maximum numbers per room (post them on the door) using information obtained from government website guidance.
RIP Dave