Renfrewshire Council launches new Respectful Funeral Service
The average cost burial is more than £4000 and the local authority is working with funeral directors to offer packages at less than half the price.
Renfrewshire Council's one of the first local authorities in Scotland taking action to slash the cost of funerals.
The average cost of a burial is more than £4000 and the local authority is working with funeral directors to offer packages at less than half the price.
The ‘Respectful Funeral Service’, which enables families to access a tailored funeral package that is “dignified, professional and affordable
Designed to remove any unnecessary pressures after the loss of a loved one, the package will offer savings of up to 63% on the Scottish average cost of a funeral.
Councillor Cathy McEwan said: "When you come to a time when you have to deal with a funeral, it's so difficult and you'll do anything at the time to meet that cost.
"Considering the average cost of a funeral is so high, this will help people when they need it most."
The Respectful Funeral Service package includes:
Collection of the deceased from within Renfrewshire or any NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde property
- Care and preparation of the deceased
- A choice of coffin ranging from light or dark wood effect, or environmental.
- A place of rest and viewing facilities
- A hearse and one family car
- Arrangements on the day of the funeral
Additional services can also be provided and can be discussed with the funeral director directly.