National guidelines to standardise burial fees and ban non-resident surcharges
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.
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National guidelines to standardise burial fees and ban non-resident surcharges
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.
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