The basis of the Local Authority’s responsibility for funeral arrangements and expenses of people who have died in their area, and for whom it appears that no other arrangements will be made, is section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. This section states that the Local Authority has the responsibility for the burial of any person who dies, who immediately before their death was being provided with accommodation under Part III of the National Assistance Act 1948 or who was living in a Hostel provided by the Council under Section 29 of that Act. This also applies to persons in private homes funded by the Local Authority.
Deaths, funerals and disposal of personal effects
Published: 2020-04-17 Updated: 2020-04-17 Subject: Adult social care
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