Stigma around public health funerals abounds. But in Glasgow, their increase tells a worrying tale, writes @magstaylorish.bsky.social .
As the numbers here have ratcheted up, comparator cities like Edinburgh and Manchester have seen a reduction in publicly funded send-offs since 2020.
As the numbers here have ratcheted up, comparator cities like Edinburgh and Manchester have seen a reduction in publicly funded send-offs since 2020.
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In 2024, the total cost of a funeral in Scotland was £4,345. State support for send-offs come in at an average of £2,000 per award.