Public burials

Tender description

Luton Council has a duty to bury or cremate a person who has died where no arrangements have been made under Section 46 (1) of the Public Health Act 1984. This usually happens when: • a person dies without leaving a will and there is no known next of kin • the next of kin is unable to either pay for or arrange the burial or cremation. • public Burials are effectively paupers funerals. Before Luton makes any arrangements we will try to look for the next of kin. To do this, we will look through old records held on our database or search the deceased's home. Estimated number of burials per annum - 10 Duration - 4 years contract Please note the deadline date for expressions of interest. All expressions will be automatically registered, but not necessary accepted. Keywords: burials, funerals