DWP claims

Depending on your current circumstances you could receive help in paying for costs of the doctor’s certificate of death, cremation fees and up to £700 for any funeral expenses including funeral directors’ fees and coffin transportation.

For a full list of exactly what can be included please download the Funeral Expenses Payment claim form SF200. This applies to England, Scotland and Wales (SF200W Welsh language).

In Northern Ireland you can get a Funeral Payment application form from a Social Security / Jobs and Benefits office or search for Funeral Payments on www.nidirect.gov.uk

Eligibility

To get Funeral Expenses Payment you must:

• get certain benefits or tax credits
• meet the rules on your relationship with the deceased
• be arranging a funeral in the UK, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland

Other funding options

You might be able to get other help to pay for the funeral if you’re not eligible for Funeral Expenses Payment.

In England, Scotland and Wales you could apply for a Budgeting Loan if you have been getting one or more of these benefits for the past 6 months:

• Income Support
• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Pension Credit

Download the Budgeting Loan claim form SF500 from www.gov.uk. (SF500W Welsh language). You can also now apply online.

If you live in Northern Ireland, go to Budgeting Loans in Northern Ireland.