HC Deb 12 July 1982 vol 27 c290W
Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take into account the cost of certification before cremation in relation to his proposals on the death grant.

Mr. Rossi

The options set out in the consultative document are not intended to compensate for particular component costs of a funeral, nor are they intended to represent a particular proportion of the total cost. Our aim is to pay as high a grant as possible to those in greatest need of help with funeral expenses within the constraint of the limited resources available.