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Scottish Cross Party Group Publication (Minutes)
Published: 5th Oct 2023
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Funerals and Bereavement
Document: Minute of the meeting held on 5 October 2023 (PDF)

Found: Cross -Party Group on < Funerals and Bereavement > AGM and Members’ meeting Date and Time : 5th October

Deposited Papers
Ministry of Justice

Jun. 18 2008

Source Page: Draft charter for bereaved people who come into contact with a reformed coroner system: consultation paper. 24 p.
Document: DEP2008-1575.pdf (PDF)

Found: requirements relating to mourning and to funerals, and respect for individual and family privacy enable

Deposited Papers

May. 21 2008

Source Page: Summary of Responses to the Consultation on Improving the Process of Death Certification. 28 p.
Document: DEP2008-1336.pdf (PDF)

Found: raised by respondents were over ensuring that the scrutiny process does not cause significant delays to funerals

Scottish Parliament Debate - Committee
Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 - Thu 21 Mar 2024

Mentions:
1: Stevenson, Collette (SNP - East Kilbride) and Vicki Cahill, policy and public affairs lead for Alzheimer Scotland. - Speech Link
2: None We recognise that life events such as illness, hospital stays, bereavement, grief and loss can have a - Speech Link
3: None That can be difficult.I reiterate the general point that fair and reasonable processes and clear and - Speech Link
4: McCall, Roz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) very fine movements.I will focus on what happens following a bereavement. - Speech Link
5: None Given that things such as funerals and so on need to be paid for, there can be nothing left. - Speech Link

Select Committee
University of Manchester
 RCW0030 - Impact of the rising cost of living on women

Written Evidence Nov. 22 2023

Inquiry: Impact of the rising cost of living on women
Inquiry Status: Closed
Committee: Women and Equalities Committee

Found: reductions in welfare benefits, including bereavement allowances, have brought into focus the financial

Select Committee
National Association of Funeral Directors
 TCS0055 - The Coroner Service: follow-up

Written Evidence Feb. 07 2024

Inquiry: The Coroner Service: follow-up
Inquiry Status: Closed
Committee: Justice Committee (Department: Ministry of Justice)

Found: on a wide range of funeral and bereavement issues, helping to shape the public policy landscape in

Scottish Government Publication (Minutes)
Social Security Directorate

Sep. 28 2023

Source Page: Funeral Poverty and Funeral Support Payment Reference Group minutes: June 2023
Document: Funeral Poverty and Funeral Support Payment Reference Group minutes: June 2023 (webpage)

Found: Funeral Poverty and Funeral Support Payment Reference Group minutes: June 2023

Deposited Papers
Ministry of Justice

May. 19 2011

Source Page: The draft Charter for the current coroner service. Consultation paper. 50 p.
Document: DEP2011-0841.pdf (PDF)

Found: What are your views on our proposal for a committee of voluntary bereavement organisations to assess

Scottish Cross Party Group Publication (Agendas / links)
Published: 14th Jun 2023
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Funerals and Bereavement
Document: Agenda for the Meeting on 14 June 2023 (PDF)

Found: Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Funerals and Bereavement Meeting 7.00pm – 8.30pm , Wednesday

Scottish Government Publication (Consultation paper)
Population Health Directorate

Aug. 25 2023

Source Page: Funeral director licensing scheme for Scotland
Document: Funeral director licensing scheme for Scotland (webpage)

Found: Bereavement can be emotionally overwhelming and being able to engage with the practical issues and funeral