ECC19112526 09 25 - Funerals

• ReferenceECC19112526 09 25
• Received date26/09/2025
• Business area Adult Social Care
• Cost£ TBA
• OutcomeExempt
• SourcePrivate Sector

Request summary

I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. My request particularly relates to Adult Social Services / Public Health who deal with the funerals and or estates of individuals who have died within the local authority with no known next of kin. I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: Question 1 - Does your local authority use a professional genealogy or heir tracing service to locate next of kin in any of the following circumstances:

Response

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