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<p>I believe it is important that help is available to people on low incomes when
they face moments of unforeseeable and exceptional need. For this reason, the Social
Fund Funeral Expenses Payments scheme provides help to people on qualifying benefits
with funeral costs.</p><p>Social Fund Budgeting Loans, which can be made to people
who have been in receipt of a qualifying benefit for at least 26 weeks, are also available
to support people with funeral costs. Budgeting Loans can be made irrespective of
whether the applicant has claimed or is entitled to a Funeral Expenses Payment, and
can therefore help where a deposit is required up front.</p>
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