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.>
Let's talk about funerals - online workshopFuneral poverty16 Jun 2022 10:00 — 12:30

Let's talk about funerals - online workshop

Some conversations aren’t easy, and conversations about funerals can often be challenging, or even activel…>
Making charity applications for individuals - online workshopFuneral poverty21 Apr 2022 10:00 — 12:30

Making charity applications for individuals - online workshop

Help your clients make a successful application to a charity for something they need.>
Mastering the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment – online workshopFuneral poverty31 Mar 2022 10:00 — 12:30

Mastering the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment – online workshop

Help your clients successfully apply for the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment to help them pay for a fun…>
QSA pauses new applications to sign the Fair Funerals pledgeFuneral poverty24 Dec 2021

QSA pauses new applications to sign the Fair Funerals pledge

As clear funeral pricing is now compulsory, we have paused the voluntary pledge.>
CMA Order on funeral price transparency now fully in force Funeral poverty29 Sep 2021

CMA Order on funeral price transparency now fully in force

16 September 2021 was the final deadline for UK funeral directors to publish all prices online and in branch.>
An abdication of duty? Local authorities and access to public health funeralsFuneral poverty02 Jul 2021

An abdication of duty? Local authorities and access to public health funerals

Our report on public health funeral access in the UK.>
Help with funeral costsFuneral Poverty

Help with funeral costs

Funerals are expensive and there are a variety of sources to help with funeral costs. Read this helpful guid…>
QSA responds to CMA Order on funeral industryFuneral poverty28 May 2021

QSA responds to CMA Order on funeral industry

Watch a video response to the draft Order and the Government response to the CMA's final report.>
Down to Earth has helped over 5,000 clients struggling with funeral costsFuneral poverty11 May 2021

Down to Earth has helped over 5,000 clients struggling with funeral costs

During Dying Matters Awareness Week, 10-16 May 2021, we are reflecting on our experience.>

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