"The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) spent almost 2,000 on funeral services for Huntley, who died in hospital, after allegedly being attacked at HMP Frankland in February. An inquest last month heard how the 52-year-old, who murdered 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, suffered a fatal injury to the head from a metal bar in the high-security prison, before his death days later at Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle."
"Now, the MoJ has revealed it spent 1,915 on Huntley's cremation. That included 625 for professional services, 275 for the transfer of his body from hospital, 65 for a cremation casket and 265 for a jute natural coffin. 100 was also paid for staff attendance and supervision. A jute coffin is made from natural, biodegradable materials that provide minimal environmental impact."
"The fee for the direct unattended cremation was 585, the MoJ said. Under the MoJ's standard practice for covering basic funeral expenses, money is paid directly to the funeral director and does not cover the cost of wakes, headstones or burial plots. The Independent understands that the coffin was selected because it was the most cost-effective option."
"Huntley's ashes are due to be returned to his mother, Lynda Richards, as his next of kin, next month. It was reported that Ms Richards visited Huntley in hospital, where he was said to be in a vegetat"
Ian Huntley’s cremation was paid for by the taxpayer, with the Ministry of Justice spending almost £2,000 on funeral services. The service was unattended, with no mourners present, and included professional services, transfer of his body from hospital, and costs for a cremation casket and a jute natural coffin. The Ministry reported that the direct unattended cremation fee was £585 and that standard practice pays funeral directors for basic expenses rather than wakes, headstones, or burial plots. The coffin was chosen as the most cost-effective option. Huntley’s ashes are expected to be returned to his mother as next of kin.
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