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COST OF DYING
OVER £7,000
IT will be a real shock to
many living in the North West that the cost of dying is so high that
someone is making a lot of money out of peoples' bereavement GMB
Congress told
Manchester Council charge £1,910 for a burial and £2,012.25 for a
cremation for residents who die and are interred in the area.
This is the highest burial and
cremation charges in a Council in the North West:-
► Cheshire East charges £1,835 for a burial and £912.50 for a
cremation.
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Cheshire West & Chester charges £1,828 for a burial and
£1,264 for a cremation.
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Warrington charges £1,783 for a burial and
£1,292 for a cremation.
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Rochdale charges £1,765 for a burial and
£1,421 for a cremation.
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Salford charges £1,760 for a burial and
£1,275 for a cremation.
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Burnley charges £1,658 for a burial and
£1,116 for a cremation.
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Sefton charges £1,169 for a burial and £908
for a cremation.
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Wigan charges £1,562 for a burial and £714 for a
cremation.
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Liverpool charges £1,521 for a burial and £1,402 for a
cremation.
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Trafford charges £1,495 for a burial and £1,453 for a
cremation.
These charges are major items in The Sun Life Direct Cost of Dying
Survey. The2012 edition states that the average funeral costs are
£3,284. If all the services are included, for example, funeral
director's costs, doctor's fees for certification, flowers,
limousines and catering for the wake/reception then the total
average is £7,114.
GMB Congress comprising of 500 lay member delegates, finishes today
in Plymouth Pavilions Thursday 6th June. The delegates were elected
to attend the GMB Congress to represent over 620,000 members in
every part of the UK and Ireland and from every sector of the
economy. Congress is the supreme policy making body in the union.
Also attending were 300 visitors and guests drawn mainly from GMB
organized workplaces around the UK and Ireland.
Paul McCarthy, GMB Regional Secretary said:- "At a time when
the cost of living occupies most peoples concerns it will be a real
shock to many living in the North West that the cost of dying is so
high.
While GMB realises that the public are not queing up to test the
services it remains a fact that few have any idea of how much even a
simple burial or cremation actually costs.
When Council charges are included the average funeral costs are
£3,284 and the total costs average over £7,000 according to some
surveys. Someone is making a lot of money out of peoples
bereavement." |
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Innovative
scheme for disabled kids lands in Merseyside
A pioneering programme for
children with disabilities is set to launch in Merseyside.
From Saturday June 15, Caudwell Children will be delivering the
ASDAN programme; a multi-activity initiative which offers disabled
children the opportunity to experience interactive activities aimed
at developing their skills.
Taking place each Saturday until July 13 at the Dingle Community
Learning Programme, Shelmore Drive, Dingle, the ASDAN accreditation
offers qualifications for those with learning difficulties and helps
disabled children gain skills for employment and independent living.
Activities are carefully chosen to fully engage children with
disabilities by using topics including dance, drama and music.
Thanks to Caudwell Children, the programme will now be available to
children with disabilities in Liverpool and the surrounding areas.
Trudi Beswick, Chief Executive of Caudwell Children, said:-
"We have been delivering ASDAN workshops since 2011 and we have seen
the huge difference the programme can make to children with
disabilities.
Hundreds of children have completed the ASDAN project with Caudwell
Children so far and we have seen fantastic results, including
improved self-confidence and a greater willingness to learn.
ASDAN offers a fun and exciting way to learn for children who can
often find mainstream education difficult."
Caudwell Children is a national charity providing practical and
emotional support for disabled children and their families
throughout the UK.
The initiative will also provide volunteering opportunities for
people in the area interested in working with disabled children or
charity.
Mrs Beswick, added:- "We will be recruiting volunteers from
all walks of life to support the sessions during the course.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to gain new
skills, work with children in the future or simply give back to
their local community. We give full training to all our
volunteers and no previous experience is necessary."
The Liverpool ASDAN programme will take place at the:- Dingle
Community Learning Programme, 5 Shelmore Drive, Dingle, Liverpool,
L8 4YL, each weekend between Saturday, 15 June 2013 to Saturday, 13 July
2013.
Anyone wishing to find out more information or to book a place
should contact the Caudwell Children Family Support Team on:- 01782
600263 or via
email.
Are you going to the Family Funday
on the 22 June? THE
Southport Meols Rotary club are holding a summer Bar BQ at Stanley
High School, Southport, on Saturday, 22 June 2013. They will also
have a Family Fun Day at the BBQ, that will run between 3pm and 7pm.
For more information about the club go to their
website.
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