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<p>Bereavement Support Payment provides short-term support to working age people whose
deceased spouse or civil partner has paid sufficient National Insurance contributions.
It is intended to help with the immediate costs of bereavement and can be paid to
both widows and widowers.</p><p> </p><p>It consists of an initial payment and up to
18 monthly instalments with a higher amount for those with children. It is not taxable
and can be paid on top of any income-related benefits the household receives thus
benefiting those on lower incomes.</p><p> </p><p>Those in receipt of a means-tested
benefit or tax credits may qualify for a Funeral Expenses Payment if they are responsible
for arranging a funeral. Funeral Expenses Payments provide help towards funeral costs.
They cover specified necessary costs, for example burial or cremation fees, plus a
contribution of up to £700 towards other costs such as funeral directors fees</p>
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