Issue - meetings

Members were advised that the fees and charges for funerals for children under the age of 18 years were removed following a decision at a Full Council meeting held on 6 December 2018.  All services for those under the age of 18 years are eligible regardless of the nationality or residence of the child or applicant and the claim is not means-tested.

On 23 July 2019, the Children’s Funeral Fund was set up by the Government and families suffering from the loss of a person under the age of 18 could reclaim some associated costs. The introduction of the Children’s Funeral Fund is an opportunity to reinstate fees for these services, without impacting financially on families suffering bereavement. Cremation and burial authorities are re-introducing fees for those under 18 years of age to cover costs associated with providing this service.

Councillor Albon proposed, Councillor Everitt seconded and Cabinet approved the reintroduction of cremation and burial fees for those under the age of 18 on the basis that these fees can be claimed from the Government via the Children’s Funeral Fund.