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.