novembre 5, 2026

Funeral Expenses Payment: assistance with funeral costs

Help with some funeral costs for qualifying people receiving certain benefits. Scotland uses Funeral Support Payment.

What support is available?

Help with some funeral costs for qualifying people receiving certain benefits. Scotland uses Funeral Support Payment.

Qualifying benefit, responsibility for funeral costs, relationship and timing rules apply.

Review eligibility and the official claim instructions. Do not assume the award will cover all funeral costs.

Claim deadlines apply; payments may be recovered from the deceased estate.

Official guidance: Check the provider’s current rules.

PublicHelp provides independent signposting only. Eligibility and availability must be confirmed with the relevant public authority.

Coverage: England, Wales

Help with some funeral costs for qualifying people receiving certain benefits. Scotland uses Funeral Support Payment.

Qualifying benefit, responsibility for funeral costs, relationship and timing rules apply.

Review eligibility and the official claim instructions. Do not assume the award will cover all funeral costs.

Claim deadlines apply; payments may be recovered from the deceased estate.

Editorial check: 2026-11-05

PublicHelp is independent. This information is not an eligibility decision. Rules, funding and opening periods may change.