Guidance on financial assistance and funeral payment options
To help with funeral expenses, funeral and bereavement-related financial assistance is available from the social fund. There is also an increasing trend of people opting for pre-paid funeral plans.
- Funeral payment from the Social Fund
- This benefit is available as a contribution towards funeral expenses.
- Bereavement payment/ bereavement benefit
- This is a lump sum payment paid available to a bereaved husband or wife
- Golden Charter Funeral Plans
- This plan allows one to pay for funeral expenses in advance, giving you and your families peace of mind. More information on www.goldencharter.co.uk