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<p>The Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment scheme makes a contribution towards the
cost of a funeral for people in receipt of certain income related benefits and tax
credits. To qualify, the applicant must be accepted as responsible for arranging the
funeral, they (or their partner) must receive one of the qualifying benefits and they
must be the partner or a close relative or close friend of the deceased.</p><p> </p><p>The
amount payable depends on whether there is any other money available, for example
from the deceased’s estate. As the Payment is linked to the deceased’s assets, it
does not adversely affect the applicant’s savings.</p><p> </p><p>The scheme offers
support by meeting the ‘necessary costs’ of a cremation or burial, including acquiring
a burial plot. An allowance of up to £700 is also available to meet other funeral
costs such as a coffin, religious venue and funeral director fees.</p>
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