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<p>The Funeral Expenses Payments (FEP) scheme provides an important contribution towards
the cost of a simple, respectful funeral arranged by someone who is in receipt of
certain income related benefits or tax credits.</p><p><br> The scheme meets the necessary
costs of a burial or cremation in full and offers up to £1000 to meet other funeral
expenses such as, the cost of a coffin, church and funeral director fees. In April
2020, we increased the maximum amount families can claim for these additional costs
by 43%, from £700 to £1000, providing vital financial support to families grieving
the loss of a loved one.</p><p> </p><p>The average FEP award in 2020/21 was £1,838,
while the average cost of a cremation was £3,765 and average cost for a burial funeral
was £4,927. (Costs vary significantly by region).</p>
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