Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
National guidelines to standardise burial fees and ban non-resident surcharges
Closed
219 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to issue national guidance to local authorities to ensure fair and consistent burial charges across the country and remove “non-resident” surcharges.
We call on the Government to issue guidance to local authorities to make burial fees fair and consistent. Families already grieving face a postcode lottery. It is especially unfair when lifelong residents who move boroughs for care are charged more. At such a difficult time, people deserve dignity, fairness, and compassion.
Timeline
| 17 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
219
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
17 Nov 2025
Closed
17 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.