Sometimes it is the struggle with bureauracy, as well as the costs, which can make bereavement more stressful.
Down to Earth advisers have the expertise to support clients with a range of issues beyond just funeral expenses.
“We were looking at £2,500 for a basic funeral; things that we could do nothing about like bringing the body back to their home town” says Jill, whose relatives suddenly lost their teenage child after a struggle with cancer.
“The immediate family were on benefits and disabled” Jill told us.
Down to Earth helped Jill to make a successful application for a Social Fund Funeral Payment as we shopped around for an affordable service.
As Jill explains: “The money wasn’t the be all and end all. We had a family who were in no state to talk through their bereavement over and over to different funeral directors. Down to Earth are there for some very vulnerable people.”
Down to Earth can help your staff and volunteers provide the right practical support for your clients.