Stockton on Tees Borough Council does not currently operate a Municipal Funeral service.
For those who do not wish to purchase grave space, burial in a public or common grave may be an option, but it should be remembered that it is not possible to place a memorial on this type of grave and that unrelated persons may also be buried in that grave.
If the person responsible for arranging a funeral is in receipt of any of the following benefits,
- Income Support
- Job Seekers Allowance (income based)
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit
- Disabled Persons Tax Credit
- Working Families Tax Credit
then they may be entitled to a Funeral Payment from the Social Fund. For further information contact your local DSS office or visit the Department of Work and Pensions website.
