Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Create an emergency fund for victims of failed funeral plan companies.
Closed
2,427 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should create an emergency fund to aid victims of failed funeral plan companies as a result of the change in regulations being brought in. This would prevent funeral poverty for the victims, who have diligently saved and set aside their money to protect their families and the state.
3 funeral plan companies have been asked to withdraw FCA registration, more companies are yet to apply for registration. Those companies who have applied are not guaranteed approval. One company has already gone into liquidation, leaving approximately 46,000 people at risk of funeral poverty. This is causing great distress to victims and their families. The move to change regulatory body, due to government legislation, is likely to impact more victims. Protect the victims from funeral poverty.
Timeline
| 14 Apr 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Oct 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,427
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
14 Apr 2022
Closed
28 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.