Paying for a funeral
For anyone faced with arranging a funeral, it can be an upsetting and daunting experience. Added to that you may be faced with worrying about how to pay for the funeral. Funeral Experts can advise you on ways you may be able to get help with paying for a funeral.
Funeral plan or Insurance
Some people may have pre-paid for a funeral plan or have insurance specifically to pay towards their funeral. If you are unsure if the person who died has a funeral plan or insurance, it might be worth checking any paperwork to see if there are any signs of any funeral plans or insurance to help pay towards the funeral. Ask other close relatives or friends. In some cases, people may have details about any funeral plans or insurance in their will. If you are still unsure, you can contact some funeral directors in your local area.
Funeral Expenses Payment
A Funeral Expenses Payment is a government scheme for people on a low income who are receiving certain benefits to help towards paying for a funeral. To be entitled to a Funeral Expenses Payment, you must meet the eligibility requirements. Our team of Bereavement advisors can carry out an eligibility check for you, or why not check out our guide for more information, and to check if you may be eligible.
A guide to the Funeral Expenses Payment
Bereavement Support Payment
Bereavement Support Payment is a benefit that can be paid if your husband, wife, or civil partner has died on or after 6 April 2017. Some partners (not married or in a civil partnership) can also claim this but only in certain circumstances. To check if you might be eligible click on the link to take you to our guide, or call one of our Bereavement Advisors who will carry out an eligibility check for you over the phone.
A guide to Bereavement Support Payment
The Child Funeral Fund (England)
If the person who has died was under the age of 18 at the time of death, burial and cremation fees are covered by The Child Funeral Fund. On top of this the Child Funeral Fund will help towards other funeral expenses such as up to £300 towards a coffin. For more information check out our helpful guide or call us to speak to one of our Bereavement Advisors who will support you with any questions you might have.
A guide to The Child Funeral Fund
Grants
There may be grants available to help you with funeral costs, dependent upon your circumstances. There are lots of charitable organisations that can help with funeral costs through a grant but often there will be specific criteria attached. Our team can help to find grants that may be available dependent upon your circumstances. Call our Bereavement Advisors now and they can search through over a thousand grants to see if there are options available to you.
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Funeral Advice Centre
When online resources aren’t enough, Funeral Experts provides unique personalised support from our compassionate bereavement advisors. Our specially trained team offers expertise on funeral arrangements coupled with empathetic guidance tailored to your specific situation. From benefits and probate advice to checklists on next steps, we provide the caring support and tools you need during this difficult time.
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