A Bill to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of funeral affordability and costs; to require the providers of funeral services to offer a Simple Funeral Service; to require the Secretary of State to make certain arrangements relating to Funeral Payments; and for connected purposes.
This Bill would push the government to review how affordable funerals are and what they cost, require funeral providers to offer a Simple Funeral Service, and arrange Funeral Payments for those who need financial help with funeral costs. It aims to improve choice and reduce costs for families at a difficult time. It is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Emma Lewell.
The bill is at the Second Reading in the Commons; if it progresses, it would move to the Committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 9 December 2014 under the Ten Minute Rule.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
