Funeral Poverty

Down to Earth responds to the Fuller enquiryFuneral poverty13 Nov 2024

Down to Earth responds to the Fuller enquiry

For 15 years QSA has sought to respond to the injustice of funeral poverty. Alongside providing extensive di…>
A patchwork of provision: council funerals across the UKFuneral poverty08 Oct 2024

A patchwork of provision: council funerals across the UK

A patchwork of provision: council funerals across the UK For the report we surveyed 102 council websites…>
A huge thank you to volunteersGeneral news05 Jun 2024

A huge thank you to volunteers

The contribution that the volunteers make to Down to Earth and QSA is considerable.>
New online tool from Down to EarthFuneral poverty01 May 2024

New online tool from Down to Earth

A new digital eligibility checker for the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment.>
Volunteer: Online tool user testingFuneral Poverty

Volunteer: Online tool user testing

Volunteer with Down to Earth and help us develop a brand-new eligibility checker for people needing help wit…>
Understanding benefits after deathFinancial capability16 Nov 2023 11:00 — 12:30

Understanding benefits after death

Learn about the different types of benefits that become available after death and the eligibility requiremen…>
Funeral Poverty Alliance continues to call for an increase to funeral benefitsFuneral poverty18 Jul 2023

Funeral Poverty Alliance continues to call for an increase to funeral benefits

QSA and partners have asked for a meeting with the Minister for Pensions.>
Show funeral prices - a campaignFuneral poverty11 May 2023

Show funeral prices - a campaign

Please help us to report funeral directors not displaying prices as legally required.>
The Fair Funerals pledge – an end and a new beginningFuneral poverty04 May 2023

The Fair Funerals pledge – an end and a new beginning

An update on our work supporting vulnerable funeral customers, plus FAQs.>
Help find the 21,000 claimants eligible for bereavement benefitsFuneral poverty07 Mar 2023

Help find the 21,000 claimants eligible for bereavement benefits

Cohabiting parents and carers whose partner died on or after 9 February 2023 can now apply for key benefit.>

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