Petition · past parliament
Provide a State Funeral for the last surviving WWII Veteran upon their death.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
In recognition of all of the sacrifices made on our behalf.
A gesture from the Govt to provide a State Funeral for the last surviving WWII Veteran upon their death.
A tribute to their generation from a grateful nation.
With Love, Thanks and sincere Respect.
A gesture from the Govt to provide a State Funeral for the last surviving WWII Veteran upon their death.
A tribute to their generation from a grateful nation.
With Love, Thanks and sincere Respect.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The Government and the House of Commons do not have the power to decide that someone should receive a state funeral. You can find out more about this here:
http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN06600
You could start a new petition asking the House of Commons to ask the Queen for a state funeral to be given, and for the House of Commons to provide the money for a state funeral.
http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN06600
You could start a new petition asking the House of Commons to ask the Queen for a state funeral to be given, and for the House of Commons to provide the money for a state funeral.
Timeline
| 4 Oct 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Oct 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Oct 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.