There may be circumstances where a resident unfortunately passes away within the borough of Camden and does not have any next of kin, or family are unable to or are unwilling to pay for the funeral.

In this instance under under S46 (Section 46) of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, the responsibility to arrange the funeral is placed on the Council. 

It is important to note that if the deceased resided in Camden but died outside of the borough then arrangements are the responsibility of the Local Authority where they died.

For further, detailed information regarding Public Health funerals please visit Camden Care Choices, Bereavement and Loss section. 

The government also published 'best practice' guidance on arranging public health funerals in September 2020. 

Public health funerals: good practice guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)