Dundee funeral directors join forces with council to help reduce cost of burying a loved one
Planning a funeral can be an emotionally and financially tough time – especially when it becomes a priority without any warning.
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VIDEO: Homeless Andy thanks Dundee public as he tries to raise funds for wife’s funeral
A homeless man who was forced to beg on the street to raise cash to bury his wife has thanked some members of the public for helping his cause.
Grieving Dundee families being plunged into rent arrears due to funeral costs
Soaring funeral costs are responsible for some Dundee families falling behind on their rent – and even preventing them from grieving properly.
New Dundee charity aims to help people who can’t afford to pay for funerals
A new Dundee charity is aiming to help people who can’t afford to pay for funerals.
Financial help to be given to bereaved Dundonians who can’t afford a funeral
Measures to help tackle the issue of funeral poverty in Dundee could take effect as early as next month.
New plans hope to bring an end to funeral poverty in Dundee
“Simple” services at a reduced cost are among proposals aimed at making funerals more affordable for people living in Dundee.
Group tries to help Dundee folk struggling to pay for loved one’s funerals
With about 20 pauper’s funerals held in Dundee every year, a city group has secured funding to explore ways to help people facing “funeral poverty”.