Families grieving obese and overweight individuals are facing additional burial charges labeled as 'bariatric burials.' These charges vary by local authority in the UK, with costs ranging from under £100 to over £1,000. A survey by the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) shows that about a quarter of funeral directors report extra charges for larger coffins. A majority of respondents indicate no additional fees, but a significant minority does, raising concerns about financial discrimination against affected families.
Grieving families of obese and overweight people may face additional burial charges known as 'bariatric burials,' with costs varying significantly across local authorities in the UK.
A survey revealed that a quarter of funeral directors report their local authority charges extra for the burial of larger coffins, indicating a growing financial burden for these families.
Ross Hickton, of Hickton Family Funeral directors, describes the extra charges for bariatric burials as discriminatory, highlighting the emotional and financial stress on grieving families.
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) found that while the majority of cemeteries do not impose extra fees, a significant number do charge extra for larger coffins.
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