The cost of farewell

Congratulations to Dennis Beach ‘Life or death for club' (The Sun, July 11) in his foresight to start a new coffin-making club in Katikati.

Being an 81-year-old pensioner, with the loss of my wife in November 2013 I found the cost of the funeral quite expensive, owing to the lack of consideration of assistance with the funeral grant from the Government.

With the older population growing at a rapid rate, their requests shouldn't be dismissed.
Only having $8716 saved for both of us, Government minster Paula Bennett said I had too much and I was cash asset-based. Don't wait for this to happen to you and be left with nothing.

My best wishes go to Dennis and I strongly suggest we all get behind his project.
Don't lose a chance like this. Don't leave family or loved ones to struggle with ever-increasing costs, as support may not come from Government.

K Allen, Katikati.

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