UK..Mortuaries overflowing as freezing weather

[Mark]

Earlier this month Age UK warned one older person could die every seven minutes from the cold this winter


Grieving relatives are being forced to wait up to three weeks to bury their loved ones because a surge in winter deaths has left mortuaries overflowing.


The cold snap currently gripping Britain has led to a higher number of deaths across the country, leaving hospital morgues overstretched.


Earlier this month, the charity Age UK warned one older person could die every seven minutes from the cold this winter.


At Nottingham Queen's Medical Centre, managers said the recent cold weather meant more people were dying from falls and respiratory problems, putting pressure on services.


Retired BT engineer Bill Jackson is one of those who has been left waiting after his 89-year-old aunt Beryl Buck had a fall on Boxing Day, and later died.
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[beteljuice]

Grieving relatives are being forced to wait up to three weeks to bury their loved ones because a surge in winter deaths has left mortuaries overflowing.

The beteljuice can confirm this having just trying to make funeral arrangements for a relative.

Three weeks for earliest crematorium window, six working days before coroners 'release', two days for registrars appointment ...

[JennyLeez]

How are the Muslim dealing with this?
They dont allow embalming and burial is meant to be same day or day after.