We are told when people have died with no next of kin or where there may not be enough funds to carry out a funeral service. In these cases we may be asked to arrange the funeral.
It is our duty, under the Public Health Control of Disease Act 1984 section 46(i), to arrange a cremation or a burial for a person who has died within our area where no suitable funeral arrangements have been, or are being, made.
It is most important that you contact us before any arrangements are made with a Funeral Director.
Please be aware that by law the first claim on any estate is for the funeral costs. We will, therefore, reclaim costs if an estate is found to exist.
If the funeral has not yet been arranged, we may pay for the service if the following are met:
We will cover the cost of:
All our advice, help and arrangements will recognise and value the cultural and religious traditions of the family involved.
Costs that are not met by us include:
Email: bereavement.services@coventry.gov.uk
Tel: 024 7678 5486
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