PART 6Miscellaneous

Guidance on funeral costs

I198Guidance on funeral costs

1

The Scottish Ministers may publish guidance on the costs associated with making arrangements for a funeral.

2

The guidance may in particular cover the desirability of such costs being affordable.

3

Before issuing such guidance, the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

burial authorities,

b

cremation authorities,

c

funeral directors,

d

any other persons they consider appropriate.

4

The Scottish Ministers must lay a copy of any guidance published under this section before the Scottish Parliament.