Social Security Help
You may be able to obtain help from the social fund to contribute towards the cost of the funeral. *In most cases it is unlikely that the amount paid by the social fund will cover the total cost of the funeral.
If you are responsible for arranging the funeral and you or your partner are receiving:
1. Income Support
2. Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
3. Pension Credit
4. Housing Benefit
5. Council Tax Benefit
6. Child Tax Credit, which includes an amount higher than the family element
7. Working Tax Credit where a disability or severe disability element is included in the award
*IMPORTANT NOTE: In most cases it is unlikely that the amount paid by the social fund will cover the total cost of the funeral.
Clients should check with the DWP as to which benefits apply. For more information contact your local DWP office or www.dwp.gov.uk
The Registrar will provide you with a White Certificate of Registration of Death (Form BD8) which is required to claim any Social Fund Benefit and should be taken to your local Department of Works and Pensions Office, together with the following documents (if they are to hand or can be obtained easily)
- The deceased's Birth Certificate.
- Social Fund Claim Form (SF 200).
- The Marriage Certificate (if applicable).
- National Insurance Contribution Card.
- Any DWP Pension or Allowance Books.
- The final bill for the Funeral - issued by us.
