Funeral payment (original) (raw)

Funeral payments are a social security payment in the United Kingdom that are part of the Social Fund. They are to help with the costs of a funeral. To be eligible for a funeral payment you or your partner must be in receipt of one of the following income related benefits: * Income Support * Income-related Employment and Support Allowance * Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance * Pension Credit (guarantee or savings credit) * Housing Benefit * Working Tax Credit (disability or severe disability element) * Child Tax Credit (at a rate higher than £545 per year) * Universal Credit