But, I’m not sure we can afford a funeral…?

Do I qualify for Funeral Assist?

Funeral Assist is a funeral service for those who are eligible to make a Social Fund claim. You can get help towards the cost of a funeral if you or your partner are getting one of the following qualifying benefits or entitlements:

• Universal Credit
• Income Support
• Income-based Job-seeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Pension Credit
• Housing Benefit
• Working Tax Credit which includes disability or severe disability element
• Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the family element

What kind of service do I get with Funeral Assist?

• The highest standards of care, dignity and respect that are offered to all families
• Our full support with all the arrangements, including help with the completion of the Social Fund Claim, and on the day of the funeral
• Nothing to pay in advance of the funeral
• No delay to the funeral taking place while the claim is processed
• Subject to a successful claim, there will be little or nothing to pay

What is not included?

• A church or other second venue prior to the cremation or burial
• A hearse or limousines
• Floral tributes
• Order of service

“We are so grateful to Dawn & Lucy for helping us give Mum the funeral she deserved, when we thought this wasn’t going to be an option for us” Mrs W.