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Funeral payment

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Funeral payments are a social security payment in the United Kingdom that are part of the Social Fund. They are to help with the costs of a funeral. To be eligible for a funeral payment you or your partner must be in receipt of one of the following income related benefits:

  • Income Support
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Pension Credit (guarantee or savings credit)
  • Housing Benefit
  • Working Tax Credit (disability or severe disability element)
  • Child Tax Credit (at a rate higher than £545 per year)
  • Universal Credit

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    Funeral payment Wikipedia
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