NAFD challenges Government over security of energy supply

In September, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy announced the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, to support businesses in England, Scotland and Wales from 1 October onwards. A similar scheme, based on the same criteria and offering equivalent support, is operating in Northern Ireland.

The NAFD welcomed the move, although noting that six months may not be long enough, and the Association is continuing to push for additional information on other measures, such as security of energy supply, to ensure funeral homes and mortuaries can remain operation over the challenging winter months. There is also concern over the impact of a further round of cremation fee increases on bereaved people.