...new free child funeral policy, providing additional funding support for thousands of bereaved parents of children up to the age of 18.
Every year more 5,000 families lose a child – and because this loss is often sudden or unexpected, paying for funeral director services and third party costs can leave many bereaved parents in a difficult position financially.
Over the last 30 years, Funeralcare has helped around 25,000 families who have lost a child under the age of 16 by not making any charge for its funeral director services, an approach also adopted by other funeral providers across the UK.
Now the co-op has now further drawn upon its experience in supporting bereaved parents with a new policy on free child funerals. This will:
• extend free children’s funeral services to 16 and 17 year olds • increase the options available to families as part of its free child funerals service •commit to online transparency on its free child funerals policy, providing families who are concerned about cost with peace of mind...
All comments (29)
misterboumsong
23 Mar 17#1
not a "deal" anyone wants to use surely....
seb
23 Mar 17#2
hopefully not, mister.
but at least it's a slight lessening of the financial load if the very worst happens.
afnoor
23 Mar 17#3
very depressing..
whitechick58
23 Mar 17#4
Extremely morose!
sam_of_london
23 Mar 17#5
This is very cruel.
g8spur
23 Mar 17#6
How is this cruel? Many products are designed for a scenario no-one would wish on their worst enemy however for some poor people it's a fact of life and a reduced financial burden, whilst not making the situation any better, can prevent making things worse.
waterloo
23 Mar 17#7
What a weird morbid macabre post oO
radium
23 Mar 17#8
This is actually a very good post. Funeral costs are very high in this country and plenty of people can't afford them. At a most stressful time in their lives the loss of a loved one is only added to by financial worries. I have in the past donated money for strangers funerals.
Northerndave
23 Mar 17#9
As I tweeted the MP who is pushing this. Why ? Why are Kids funeral free? If you choose to have a child, why should the costs of all other funerals rise to cover this? There are plenty of insurance products that allow you to save for your childs future and guard against the cost if the unfortunate happens.
1on4
23 Mar 17#10
When my newborn died, the funeral and burial didn't cost us anything. The Coop were the ones who arranged it come to think of it. Not sure if the hospital had some sort of arrangement to cover the costs if it was a neonate who died, although I can't say money even crossed my mind during that time.
Bumpydog
23 Mar 17#11
Insurance companies did not offer this, due to no insurable interest. However, this is a 'deal' and a business deal.
Below is not included and what is does include not add up to a much.
The policy does not cover associated funeral costs set by third parties and local authorities, such as burial and cremation fees, clergy costs, and the doctor certification fee.
xspecial
23 Mar 17#12
Financial planning for your child's funeral from birth...?!
Are you trolling or dead inside?
micpwelsh
23 Mar 17#13
Seriously ?
Northerndave
23 Mar 17#14
Financial planning for when the child turns 16 or 18. A few pound a month matures into a lump sum, or in the event of a death, can be converted to funeral costs.
Maybe I'm just sick of the amount of people who take no cover for financial needs and seem to run to JustGiving to fund everything, or rely on something being provided that costs the rest of us in the long term
Dreams_In_Black
23 Mar 17#15
I do get your attitude to people looking to places like Justgiving and why they think others should help to pay for a loved ones funeral when other people have taken out a funeral plan or are landed with a bill but I, and I'm sure many others, would be happy to subsidise the costs when someone faces the devastation of losing a child. Because we are compassionate human beings.
Dreams_In_Black
24 Mar 17#16
I can't even imagine what you went through, losing a child. Unlike some others who've posted, I'd be happy to pay more so that someone experiencing your loss doesn't have to worry about costs at a devastating time.
kasimp
24 Mar 17#17
This may not be a subject that anybody wants to discuss but it sadly happens and nobody plans for it. My cousin was knocked down training for a charity run through no fault of his own, or the drivers but bad town planning. My Grandparents and parents were left footing the huge costs as my aunt, who was a home help, just could not afford it and was also not in any fit state to be even thinking about it. She, thankfully, never found out and sadly never got over the loss. Thank you Co-op for being so considerate. No parent should have to lose a child never mind having to put themselves in debt when they should be grieving.
popomonyo
24 Mar 17#18
What a steal
xspecial
24 Mar 17#19
Just Giving?! Just choose not to give! It then has no impact on you.
At what point do the savings cover funeral costs? I imagine parents having to explain to their child that they're sorry but they can't get childhood cancer until next year when their investments have suitably grown (interest rates are terrible at the moment!).
This is a commercial decision. It doesn't need to affect you. Simply phone around local funeral providers and ask if they offer free child funerals or help for those suffering financial hardship. If they do, move on. Find one that doesn't. I'm sure your family and loved ones will be treated with the utmost dignity and compassion.
alanrp123
24 Mar 17#20
Pity they do not do this for state pensioners!!
seb
24 Mar 17#21
you could donate your body to medicine, alan - that's what i've done.
although they're a bit picky about the type of body they want - not rotting and decomposed as it might be, like mine, if i die alone and undiscovered in my flat for yonks.
with a bit of luck i'll die in hospital or in a public place - then they can come and pick up my body sharpish.
To the 60million people in the U.K, and especially to NorthernDave, thanks for the 0.00005p you each contributed towards to my son's funeral, which probably cost somewhere in the region of £3k. I'd be more than happy to send you a photo of his grave if you'd like, you know, so you can see where your hard earned cash was spent? And my apologies that we didn't start planning for his death and subsequent funeral when I found out I was pregnant. Pretty selfish of me I know......oO
fleurdecosse
24 Mar 17#23
Thank you for your post, I never knew about this and losing a child is something as a mum, I could not begin to comprehend, nor wish to. Sadly having had to arrange two family funerals within the past few years, I know the cost involved, so if this is available to grieving parents, it is one less worry for them to deal with.
kerrieandrew
24 Mar 17#24
running to just giving for help plz im sure the poor family of the police man who lost gis life wednesday firstly didnt think to run to just giving an sometimes justgiving isnt for funeral cost help its to help the family get by financially maybe after losing the main income earner in the household !!!!
daydreamer44
24 Mar 17#25
No, they're just plain stupid oO
urbanlegend11
25 Mar 17#26
You got one phrase right..........Maybe I'm just sick.....Yes you certainly are....You sir are an absolute idiot !!
greenblob
25 Mar 17#27
thanks op bought 6
Dogeared
26 Mar 17#28
Thank you for providing that link. It's something I'd considered ..... in the distant future I hope..... but wasn't sure how to go about it. You should post that link as a deal, possible free cremation for all..... then await the comments!
gnans
28 Mar 17#29
Seriously the sickest comment I have come across in this forum.
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Opening post
Every year more 5,000 families lose a child – and because this loss is often sudden or unexpected, paying for funeral director services and third party costs can leave many bereaved parents in a difficult position financially.
Over the last 30 years, Funeralcare has helped around 25,000 families who have lost a child under the age of 16 by not making any charge for its funeral director services, an approach also adopted by other funeral providers across the UK.
Now the co-op has now further drawn upon its experience in supporting bereaved parents with a new policy on free child funerals. This will:
• extend free children’s funeral services to 16 and 17 year olds
• increase the options available to families as part of its free child funerals service
•commit to online transparency on its free child funerals policy, providing families who are concerned about cost with peace of mind...
All comments (29)
but at least it's a slight lessening of the financial load if the very worst happens.
However, this is a 'deal' and a business deal.
Below is not included and what is does include not add up to a much.
The policy does not cover associated funeral costs set by third parties and local authorities, such as burial and cremation fees, clergy costs, and the doctor certification fee.
Are you trolling or dead inside?
Alternatively: legalandgeneral.com/lif…er/
Maybe I'm just sick of the amount of people who take no cover for financial needs and seem to run to JustGiving to fund everything, or rely on something being provided that costs the rest of us in the long term
At what point do the savings cover funeral costs? I imagine parents having to explain to their child that they're sorry but they can't get childhood cancer until next year when their investments have suitably grown (interest rates are terrible at the moment!).
This is a commercial decision. It doesn't need to affect you. Simply phone around local funeral providers and ask if they offer free child funerals or help for those suffering financial hardship. If they do, move on. Find one that doesn't. I'm sure your family and loved ones will be treated with the utmost dignity and compassion.
although they're a bit picky about the type of body they want - not rotting and decomposed as it might be, like mine, if i die alone and undiscovered in my flat for yonks.
with a bit of luck i'll die in hospital or in a public place - then they can come and pick up my body sharpish.
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To the 60million people in the U.K, and especially to NorthernDave, thanks for the 0.00005p you each contributed towards to my son's funeral, which probably cost somewhere in the region of £3k. I'd be more than happy to send you a photo of his grave if you'd like, you know, so you can see where your hard earned cash was spent? And my apologies that we didn't start planning for his death and subsequent funeral when I found out I was pregnant. Pretty selfish of me I know......oO
Sadly having had to arrange two family funerals within the past few years, I know the cost involved, so if this is available to grieving parents, it is one less worry for them to deal with.