Taxpayers cover £2,000 costs of Ian Huntley’s cremation as child murderer given £265 eco-friendly coffin

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Taxpayers cover £2,000 costs of Ian Huntley's cremation as child murderer given £265 eco-friendly coffin.

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Taxpayers covered the costs of Ian Huntley's funeral services as the child murderer was cremated in a £265 eco-friendly coffin.The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) spent nearly £2,000 for Ian Huntley, who died in hospital after he was allegedly attacked at HMP Frankland.A petition was signed by 64,000 people calling for the MoJ to not use taxpayer funds for Huntley's funeral.When an inmate dies in custody, the MoJ can offers up to £3,000 towards funeral costs.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The MoJ confirmed it spent £1,915 to cremate Huntley, 52.This included £265 for a "jute natural coffin", and £100 for staff attendance and supervision, The Independent revealed.A jute coffin is made from natural materials and was described by one coffin provider as an "eco-conscious alternative".The coffin was selected as the most cost-effective option, it is understood.Other fees included £625 for "professional services", £275 for the transfer of his body from hospital, and £65 for a cremation...

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A: Taxpayers cover £2,000 costs of Ian Huntley's cremation as child murderer given £265 eco-friendly coffin.

B: Taxpayers covered the costs of Ian Huntley's funeral services as the child murderer was cremated in a £265 eco-friendly coffin.The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) spent nearly £2,000 for Ian Huntley, who died in hospital after he was allegedly attacked at HMP Frankland.A petition was signed by 64,000 people calling for the MoJ to not use taxpayer funds for Huntley's funeral.When an inmate dies in custody, the MoJ can offers up to £3,000 towards funeral costs.