Who can help from the Social Fund of The Department of Work and Pensions?
You may get help if you have insufficient money to pay for a funeral. You are responsible for arranging and you or your partner are claiming:- a) Income Support b) Housing Benefit c) Council Tax Benefit d) Family Credit e) Disability Working Allowance The Benefits Agency of the Department for Work and Pensions will give further information regarding conditions attached to the claims and payment. Payments have to be paid back to the Social Fund from any estate of the person who died.
