The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Court of Protection team has issued a public appeal to find the relatives or friends of the late Patricia Martin. The council is reaching out to the community to ensure that family or acquaintances are given the opportunity to assist with or participate in her funeral arrangements.
The council acts under the Public Health Act 1984, which places a legal duty on local authorities to arrange a burial or cremation when someone passes away without anyone else available to make suitable arrangements. Before taking this responsibility, officials make all reasonable attempts to locate living relatives or friends of the deceased.
If family members are identified, the responsibility for planning the funeral may be passed to them. If no one comes forward or is able to assist, the council will carry out the necessary arrangements itself to ensure a dignified service.
Anyone who has information regarding Patricia Martin is encouraged to contact the council’s Protection and Funerals Officers. They can be reached by phone at 01902 555740, or by email at [email protected].
The council frequently publishes such appeals as part of its standard process for handling the affairs of those who die without known next of kin. Similar notices have been issued for other individuals.
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