Following Citizens Advice report this morning regarding the increasing costs of funerals, particularly in relations to cemetery and cremation costs, Dom Maguire asks for a clarion call to the Government on the £700 donation towards those who are struggling to meet funeral costs.

Dom commented:
“It was a really gratifying to hear callers on BBC Radio Scotland this morning talk about the positive experiences they have had with funeral directors plus funeral directors’ empathy when people are financially under pressure. What really needs to be tackled is the £700 which the Government will make towards those who are struggling with funeral costs. This has remained the same for 10 years and needs to be revised as a matter of priority.”

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