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Government Help with Funeral Costs

You could get a Funeral Expenses payment from the government if you claim certain benefits and need help with some of the funeral costs.

You (or your partner) must get one or more of the following:

  • Income Support

  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

  • Pension Credit

  • Housing Benefit

  • The disability or severe disability element of Working Tax Credit

  • Child Tax Credit

  • Universal Credit

The person claiming one of these benefits must be the partner or a very close relative of the person who has died. You may not get help if another close relative of the deceased (such as a sibling or parent) is in work and can help with the cost of the funeral.

Funeral Expenses Payment can help pay for some of the costs of the following:

  • Burial fees for a particular plot

  • Cremation fees, including the cost of the doctor’s certificate

  • Travel to arrange or go to the funeral

  • The cost of moving the body within the UK, if it’s being moved more than 50 miles

  • Death certificates or other documents

Please be aware that the help you may receive from the government may not cover all of the costs of the funeral. Please click below to read more about how to apply for government help with the costs of a funeral for your loved one.

https://www.gov.uk/funeral-payments/how-to-claim

Bereavement Support Payments

You may be able to get a Bereavement Support Payment if your husband, wife or civil partner has died within the last 21 months. You must claim within 3 months to get the full payment.

You could be eligible if your partner either:

  • Paid National Insurance contributions for at least 25 weeks in one tax year

  • Died because of an accident at work or a disease caused by work

When they died you must have been:

  • Under State Pension age

If you are entitled, you will usually get a lump sum, followed by monthly payments. Please click below to read more about how to apply for Bereavement Support Payments.

https://www.gov.uk/bereavement-support-payment/how-to-claim

Funeral Finance

We understand that the loss of a loved one can often cause financial worry and additional stress during what is already an emotional time. We believe that no matter a person’s circumstances, they should still have access to a respectful, personal funeral. As a family business we pride ourselves on having the most competitive prices whilst providing the highest quality of service to all we care for.

Sometimes it is beneficial to spread the cost over a longer period of time. We have partnered with Funeral Safe Finance in order to offer pay-monthly options to make sure that your loved one receives the send off they deserve, whilst easing the financial burden. By clicking the link below you can access our finance calculator where you can check your eligibility and make an application for assistance.

Finance Calculator: https://funeral.loans.funeralsafe.co.uk/omalleyfamilyfunerals/