FOI request (FOI204308)

Paupers funerals

Requested Mon 16 January 2017
Responded Mon 16 January 2017

• How many paupers funerals took place in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016?
• How much has the council spent on paupers funerals in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016?
• How much was your a) cheapest and b) most expensive paupers funeral?
• How many under 18 year old and over 65 had a paupers funeral in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016?

Response

Q1 - This information is available on our website via the following link: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my_council/transparency/budgets/#funerals

Q2 - Please see attached document

Q3 - The cost have increased over the past 5 years but it is between £1100 - £1500 depending on the disbursements and the cost of the chosen minister/ funeral celebrant.

Q4 - Please refer to Q1
 

Attachments

• FOI204308_Welfare_Funeral_FOI_Request.xlsx