MP campaigns for child funeral costs to be paid for by Government

securityguy

Yorkshireman99 wrote: »

I know of no difference regarding children. A child may well have assets and therefore an estate.

Of course. But the reference to the National Assistance Act's provisions appears to still be good law, so there is probably something I'm missing.

Yorkshireman99

securityguy wrote: »

Of course. But the reference to the National Assistance Act's provisions appears to still be good law, so there is probably something I'm missing.

So many things have changed in how women are regarded as eveidenced by he amount of equality legislation.

Yorkshireman99

securityguy wrote: »

Of course. But the reference to the National Assistance Act's provisions appears to still be good law, so there is probably something I'm missing.

Much of the Act has been repealed and replaced by more modernised legislation. Take a look here to see the details.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/11-12/29/section/21

theoretica

tryingtoretire wrote: »

When I was born my Parents took out a Baby Insurance policy as had their Parents before them. This was a generational thing. These policies cost very little monthly and gave piece of mind. I have been involved in the Funeral arrangements of 2 Parents in the last 6 years and both had Baby Policies dating back to the 1920s. These Policies paid out ample funds to cover all the Funeral costs with some left over. These Policies should be advertised/marketed to Parents as a way of helping out in dreadful circumstances, not expecting the Government to pay for it.

I was reading something which had rather horrific details on the Victorian way of treating such things - by some parents. Policies with some money left over after funeral costs were not a great idea!

seven-day-weekend

I don't see why the parents should not have to pay, if they have the means. If they don't, then the State pays anyway.

Tigsteroonie

Nick_C wrote: »

It's not clear what this campaign is about. I got the impression that the MP simply wants councils to waive fees for Cems & Crems if it's a child.

That was my understanding too, when this was covered on Breakfast a number of days back.

Manchester doesn't charge for cremations for children under 16. (source)