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Advice for those arranging a funeral
When someone dies it can be a very distressing time for those arranging a funeral, especially if there are concerns about how the funeral is to be paid for.
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council can only arrange the funeral of those who have died within the Borough where suitable arrangements are not being made. Unfortunately we can not assist families financially with arranging funerals of loved ones. If you are worried about funeral costs then we have some advice which may help you.
Choosing a funeral director
Funerals can be expensive and so where possible you should contact a number of funeral directors and get quotes before arrangements are made. This will ensure that you only pay for what you can afford. If you are concerned about how you are going to pay for a funeral, it is important that you discuss this with your chosen funeral director at an early stage in the arrangements. Please be aware that once you have entered into a contract with the funeral director you will be responsible for paying their costs.
Social Fund
If you or your partner are on a low income and receiving certain benefits you may be eligible for a funeral payment from the Social Fund. A funeral payment from the Social Fund currently covers burial or cremation fees, certain other specified expenses.
For more information see Bereavement support o#payment: how it works or call the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bereavement service on 0800 151 2012.
Veterans
Advice on what bereavement support is available to veterans families is available here: What to do when a service person or veteran dies
Other contacts
- Quaker Social Action: Down to Earth - Practical support with funeral costs (quakersocialaction.org.uk)
- The Natural Death Centre - independent funeral advice (naturaldeath.org.uk)
- Child Funeral Charity - financial support for families (childfuneralcharity.org.uk)
Last updated: 27/08/2024 14:38
