Frequently asked questions

We understand that there is a lot of information in our guides, and that you may simply be looking for the answer to a particular question.

The sections below have answers to some of the most commonly asked questions

  1. Help with funeral costs

  2. Responsibility for funeral arrangements and their costs

  3. Estate

  4. Government support – Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment (England, Wales & Northern Ireland)

  5. Government support – Funeral Support Payment (Scotland)

  6. Bereavement Support Payment

  7. Charities

  8. Crowdfunding

  9. Loans and Credit

  10. Benefits after a death

  11. Funeral Directors

  12. Funeral costs

  13. Embalming

  14. Direct cremation

  15. Council funerals and hospital funerals

  16. Planning in advance of a death