Funeral Expenses:

What is it?

Help towards the cost of a funeral
Depends on your circumstances, not those of the person who has died
One-off payment

Can I get it?

Are you or your partner getting:

Income Support? Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance?
Pension Credit?
Housing Benefit?
Council Tax Benefit?
Child Tax Credit which includes an amount higher than the family element?
Working Tax Credit where a disability or severe disability element is included in the award?

If YES to one, claim a Funeral Payment.

What else should I know?

Funeral Payments are part of the Social Fund.

You can apply any time after the date the person died and up to three months after the date of the funeral.

You must have taken responsibility for the costs of the funeral.

The funeral must usually be in the United Kingdom.

May be affected by any other means of paying for the funeral.

May have to be paid back out of the estate of the person who has died.

How much will I get?

The necessary cost of specified items or services. Plus up to £700 for other funeral expenses.

Contact your Jobcentre Plus office or social security office for more information.

How do I claim?

You can apply any time after the date the person died and up to 3 months after the date of the funeral.

Contact your local job centre office for a claim form.

It is important that we can be sure of your identity when you make a claim. We may need to ask you about your background and look at any official documents you have to support the information you give.

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