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The Funeral Support Payment is a new payment available to people in Scotland who are on certain benefits or tax credits to help meet the costs of a funeral. This payment replaces the Funeral Expense Payment from DWP.
The Funeral Support Payment is a new payment available to people in Scotland who are on certain benefits or tax credits to help meet the costs of a funeral. This payment replaces the Funeral Expense Payment from DWP.
You may be eligible for the payment if you meet all the criteria below:
You can apply from when the person dies up to 6 months after the Funeral. Only one person can apply per funeral.
This is a part payment and will cover some, but likely not all, of the funeral costs. This is dependent on individual funeral choices and varying fees for services across Scotland.
If eligible, the amount you get will depend on what you have claimed and what funds were left by the person who died.
Funeral Support Payment can pay an average of £1,300 and can cover:
This payment is not required to be paid back and does not affect any other benefits or tax credits.
You can apply using the Freephone helpline on 0800 182 2222
Or online at https://www.mygov.scot/funeral-support-payment/
Further information for all grants available can be found on the mygov.scot website