Funeral poverty

QSA has reported 240 funeral directors to the CMAFuneral poverty20 Dec 2022

QSA has reported 240 funeral directors to the CMA

Reports made since the Competition and Markets Authority's legal Order on price transparency came into force.>
Open letter to DWP Secretary of StateFuneral poverty15 Nov 2022

Open letter to DWP Secretary of State

QSA, and 14 others, call for key funeral benefit to rise in line with inflation.>
QSA responds to Bereavement Commission reportFuneral poverty13 Oct 2022

QSA responds to Bereavement Commission report

Our funeral poverty project, Down to Earth, has reviewed the Commission’s recommendations.>
Funeral poverty07 Sep 2022

Work with us: Down to Earth helpline team

Down to Earth is dedicated to supporting people struggling to pay for a funeral.>
Watch explainer: How much does a funeral cost?Funeral poverty01 Aug 2022

Watch explainer: How much does a funeral cost?

We've produced an animated explainer on funeral poverty.>
MP praises QSA in Westminster Hall debateFuneral poverty30 May 2022

MP praises QSA in Westminster Hall debate

Fleur Anderson MP paid tribute to QSA for its work on funeral poverty.>
Over 6,000 people helped with funeral costs through Down to Earth helplineFuneral poverty04 May 2022

Over 6,000 people helped with funeral costs through Down to Earth helpline

QSA's funeral costs service helps people to avoid debt.>
Recording your funeral wishes in advanceFuneral poverty29 Apr 2022

Recording your funeral wishes in advance

Down to Earth has shared a new guided form to help people record their funeral wishes in advance.>
QSA discusses public health funerals at local authority eventFuneral poverty02 Feb 2022

QSA discusses public health funerals at local authority event

Down to Earth shared its research findings with over 40 local authority representatives.>
QSA seeks views from people who have organised a recent funeralFuneral poverty26 Jan 2022

QSA seeks views from people who have organised a recent funeral

QSA is researching how it can continue supporting funeral customers.>

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