Petition · Ministry of Justice
Give all parents the legal right to participate in their child’s funeral
Closed
827 signatures
What the petition asks
I want Parliament to pass a law to give both parents the right to attend their child’s funeral unless legally prevented, and for Government to provide statutory guidance to funeral directors to protect these rights.
Losing a child is the most painful experience a parent can face. Yet currently, one parent can be completely excluded from funeral arrangements with no legal reason. I want the Government to ensure both biological parents must be informed, allowed to attend, and treated fairly by funeral directors, unless a legal, safeguarding, or criminal reason prevents it. Every parent deserves the right to say goodbye.
Timeline
| 12 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
827
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
12 Dec 2025
Closed
12 Jun 2026
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.