Funeral cost clarity call

Ministers have urged clarity on costs in new Scottish Government guidance to help tackle funeral poverty.

Councils have been advised on charges as one recommendation among several made to make it easier for people to plan the cost of funerals, burials and cremations.

Funeral directors are rec - ommended to increase online availability of pricing.

Scotland’ s Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell said: “Arranging a funeral is something that, thankfully, most of us will only have to do a few times, however this can make it difficult to know about costs and where to get reliable information. Worries about affordability can make bereavement even more difficult, particularly where it has not been possible to put aside money for the funeral in advance.

“This guidance will improve transparency”