Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to initiate a cross-departmental review of funeral poverty to make recommendations for reform.

Bereavement is a very distressing and difficult time. The Government is committed to working with local authorities, funeral directors and groups helping bereaved people to ensure that funeral services meet the needs of vulnerable people. It will continue to consider this issue in the context of discussions with these organisations.