LOW cost but dignified funerals continue to be available through the Council and local funeral directors.
Basic fee for burials is £628 and cremation £674 with further services available at additional cost.
Wigan Leisure Services Department has negotiated a new contract with funeral directors Edwards of Wigan and Unsworth and Wilcock who have branches in Leigh, Atherton and Hindley Green.
Director of Leisure Rodney Hill said:"The current maximum assistance available through the Department of Social Security's Social Fund as a contribution to a funeral is £800, so a low cost, dignified funeral service can be seen to be available for all the community."
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