Bereaved families criticise councils' 'grief tax'

Bereaved families in Greater Manchester are criticising local councils for charging higher burial fees for those who lived outside the borough. Grieving relatives, like Jen Dinelow and Sam Siddell, have shared personal stories about the financial strain this policy places on them, particularly when they wish to bury loved ones in their long-time neighbourhoods. About 15% of burials in the area are for non-residents each year. A spokesperson for Manchester City Council acknowledged the deep sadness of losing a family member and mentioned that their bereavement services aim to support residents during such difficult times.

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