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<p>The Government recognises that some families on low incomes can struggle to meet
the costs of a funeral, this is why the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payments covers
specified necessary costs and provides a significant contribution of up to £700 towards
the fee levied by funeral directors for all other funeral expenses.</p><p>My Department
continues to look at the effectiveness of the scheme so that it provides effective
support and will keep on monitoring its effectiveness and liaising with stakeholders
and interested groups so that it maintains its aim of providing a contribution towards
the cost of a funeral.</p>
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