The funeral account is usually posted shortly (about a week) after the day of the funeral,

unless otherwise advised.

Most Banks and Building Societies will pay the Funeral Account immediately from funds held in the name of the deceased on presentation of the Funeral Account and a copy of the Entry of Death.

Credit facilities are available for the purpose of paying for the funeral.  Please ask if you would like any further information.

Funeral Payment can be made by Cheque, Cash, Debit or Credit Cards

If you're on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you're arranging, you may be able to get a Funeral Payment from the Social Fund. You might have to repay some or all of it from the estate of the person who died.

Who is eligible?

You may be able to get a Funeral Payment but it depends on the benefits you're getting,

your relationship with the person who died and any other money, other than your personal savings, that may be available to help with the cost of the funeral.

Benefits and tax creditsYou may be eligible for a Funeral Payment from the Social Fund if you or your partner are getting any of the following benefits or tax credits

• Income Support
• Income based job seekers allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Pension Credit
• Housing Benefit
• Council Tax Benefit (or the Council Tax payer where you live gets a Second Adult Rebate because you are on a low income)
• Working Tax Credit which includes a disability or severe disability element
• Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the family element

The term 'partner' is used here to mean:

a person you are married to, or person you live with as if you are married to them, or

a civil partner, or person you live with as if you are civil partners

Link to Department for Work and Pensions Website: (Click Here)

Download Funeral Payment Claim Form: (Click Here)

Bereavement Payment for Widows/Widowers (Click Here)