Give all parents the legal right to participate in their child’s funeral

I want Parliament to pass a law to give both parents the right to attend their child’s funeral unless legally prevented, and for Government to provide statutory guidance to funeral directors to protect these rights.

813 Signatures

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Open
Opened
Friday 12th December 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Signature Deadline
Friday 12th June 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 860

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Losing a child is the most painful experience a parent can face. Yet currently, one parent can be completely excluded from funeral arrangements with no legal reason. I want the Government to ensure both biological parents must be informed, allowed to attend, and treated fairly by funeral directors, unless a legal, safeguarding, or criminal reason prevents it. Every parent deserves the right to say goodbye.


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