I couldn't have been happier than in March of this year when the Welsh government decided to scrap fees for children's funerals. Thanks to the Welsh government, parents in Wales who have to go through the tragedy of losing a child, no longer have to live in fear of the undertakers' bill landing on the mat. The Chancellor has the power to remove at least the financial pain of grieving families whom … [Read more...]
Radio Tircoed interview
I appeared on Wyn Thomas's Radio Tircoed show on 3rd August to discuss many topics such as the Kid's Lunch Club, children's funeral fund, state pension inequality and rail electrification. You can listen to my interview here: … [Read more...]
I received this letter today, the day that Co-op Funeralcare announced they will waive their fees for children's funerals. Despite the Children's Funeral Fund campaign, numerous Local Authorities voluntarily waiving burial fees and funeral companies waiving their fees for under 18s, the Government still fail to show compassion and continue to refer to the failing Social Fund. Being … [Read more...]
Co-op launches new child funeral policy
Leads funeral market to launch new free child funeral policy extending age up to 18 Move will help thousands more bereaved families across the UK The UK’s leading national funeral provider, Co-op Funeralcare, has launched a new free child funeral policy, providing additional funding support for thousands of bereaved parents of children up to the age of 18. Tragically, over 5,000* families … [Read more...]
‘No assessment’ by Government over child funeral costs
Welsh Labour politicians have expressed their surprise and outrage after the Wales Office in Westminster have admitted they have made 'no assessment' of the cost of children's funerals. (ITV News). … [Read more...]
