HC Deb 10 February 1967 vol 740 cc397-8W
Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will instruct commanding officers that a written explanation of the procedure and financial arrangements for military and private funerals should, in addition to verbal explanations, always be handed to the next of kin.

Mr. Reynolds

Funeral arrangements vary, particularly when a soldier dies overseas. It is the duty of the visiting officer to explain what is involved in each case, to discuss the wishes and needs of the family and to give such advice as he can. It would not be practicable to bring this advice in writing before the special needs of the family have been discussed with them.

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