07 October 2008The Council can provide assistance to bury or cremate deceased persons if no other suitable arrangements can be made.
The Council can only provide this service if the death took place within Sevenoaks District and not within a hospital.
If the death occurs in a hospital, an application must be made through the hospital.
If a person dies and there are no relatives or friends, or there is not enough money to pay for the service, an application can be made to the Council to arrange a basic funeral and to meet the costs of the service.
The basic funeral will not include flowers or a following car. However, advice will be given on these and other arrangements.
Any money belonging to the deceased, such as savings in a bank or building society account, money from insurance policies or pensions, including occupational pensions, will be used towards funeral expenses.
For more information call the Council's Private Sector Housing Team on 01732 227000 or e-mail privatesectorhousing@sevenoaks.gov.uk
