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<p /> <p>The Government does not collect data on total numbers of people unable to
afford a low-cost funeral.</p><p> </p><p>The Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment
scheme provides help towards funeral costs. In 2013/14 over 33,000 awards were made
to people in Great Britain. These payments were worth £44.7 million with an average
award of £1,347. Social Fund Budgeting Loans are also available to help those on income
related benefits to cover the costs relating to funeral expenses.</p>
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