Respectful Funerals

Public health funerals are provided by local authorities for people who have passed away and have no next of kin, or who's next of kin, relatives or friends are unable or unwilling to make the necessary arrangements for a funeral. They are designed to protect public health and are important in ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their circumstances. The need to continue to provide funerals as required by Section 46 (of the Public Health Act (Control of Disease Act) 1984 specifies a statutory duty to arrange a burial or cremation where no suitable arrangements are being made.