benefits <\/a>such as Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker\u2019s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit, or Housing Benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou also need to have a close relationship with the person who died (for example, being their partner, or parent of a child), and you must be arranging a funeral in the UK, the EEA, or Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much does the DWP Funeral Grant pay for burial or cremation costs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The grant helps with burial or cremation fees, including the cost of the doctor\u2019s certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DWP does not promise to pay all the costs, but they cover what they consider to be \u201cnecessary costs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much can you claim for other funeral expenses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
On top of basic burial or cremation costs, you can get up to \u00a31,000 towards other funeral expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These additional costs include things like funeral director\u2019s fees, a coffin, flowers, or transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What if the deceased had a pre-paid funeral plan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If there was a pre-paid funeral plan, the DWP significantly limits what they will pay for \u201cother\u201d costs: in that case you can only get up to \u00a3120 for items not covered by the plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are there any travel or transport costs covered by the Funeral Grant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yes. You can claim for reasonable travel costs to arrange or go to the funeral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the body needs to be moved more than 50 miles within the UK, the DWP can also help cover that transport cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does the grant cover death certificates or documents?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yes. The Funeral Expenses Payment supports the cost of death certificates or other necessary documents needed to organise and pay for the funeral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How does the deceased person\u2019s estate affect how much you\u2019ll get?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When deciding how much to pay, the DWP looks at how much money is available from the deceased person\u2019s estate (but note: not always everything counts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the estate has funds that are easily available, this may reduce the grant amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Funeral Grant Amount changed recently?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yes. In November 2019, the DWP announced that the extra payment for \u201cother funeral expenses\u201d would increase from \u00a3700 to \u00a31,000, starting in spring 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This change was made to help families cover a larger portion of non-essential but still important costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When and how will I receive the Funeral Grant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you have already paid for the funeral, the Funeral Expenses Payment can be paid into your bank, building society or credit union account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have not yet paid, the payment can go directly to the funeral organiser (for example, the funeral director).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the claim process and what claim form is used?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You must apply within six months of the funeral. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can claim by phone via the DWP Bereavement Service helpline at 0800 151 2012, or by post using the SF200 claim form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SF200 form is available on the GOV.UK website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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