98Guidance on funeral costsS
(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,
[F1(ba)hydrolysis 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.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 98(3)(ba) inserted (4.2.2026 for specified purposes, 2.3.2026 in so far as not already in force) by The Hydrolysis (Scotland) (No. 1) Regulations 2026 (S.S.I. 2026/50), reg. 1(2)(3), sch. 2 para. 1(29)
Commencement Information
I1S. 98 in force at 1.6.2018 by S.S.I. 2018/157, reg. 2