The Meaning of Funeral Poverty: an exploratory study

Patricia Anne Corden; Michael Anthony Hirst

The Meaning of Funeral Poverty: an exploratory study

Patricia Anne Corden, Michael Anthony Hirst

Social Policy Research Unit

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Abstract

A study commissioned by Marie Curie and conducted at the Social Policy Research Unit, University of York, explored the concept of ‘funeral poverty’ and the potential value and feasibility of seeking an agreed definition of meaning.
‘Funeral poverty’ is a relatively recent construct emerging within growing awareness of problems in paying for funerals. The term has quickly become widely used but there is no definition of ‘funeral poverty’ or general agreement of meaning. This study initiated enquiry into how the term was being used, which elements were important, and what would be advantages and disadvantages of an agreed definition.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	York
Publisher	Social Policy Research Unit, University of York
Commissioning body	MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE
Number of pages	31
Publication status	Published - Mar 2016

Keywords

funeral poverty

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