Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have confirmed that there will no charges for plaques at the memorial gardens that will be built at Northern Cemetery in Hull, and at Lelley Fields Crematorium in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
The permanent memorials are being created for those affected by an investigation into a funeral home in East Yorkshire.
In a joint statement from the two authorities, a spokesperson said: “There are no plans to charge anyone for a named plaque at the memorial gardens that will be built at Northern Cemetery in Hull and at Lelley Fields Crematorium in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
“Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council can categorically confirm that there will be no charge for a named plaque.”
The statement follows recent social posts suggesting that people could be charged for named plaques.
As part of the consultation process relating to the proposed design and arrangements at the memorial gardens, families directly involved in the situation were asked to consider a series of options. This consultation closed last week and, whilst the results are still being processed, Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council can categorically confirm that there will be no charge for a named plaque.
Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council are continuing to work with partners, including Humberside Police and Victim Support, to offer support to anyone affected by the investigation.
We would like to remind anyone affected by this situation that dedicated, independent support is available through Victim Support’s helpline on 0808 281 1136, and more information can be found at Victim Support — Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation
