What is a Funeral Payment?
A Funeral Payment is to help with funeral costs that you are responsible for if you’re on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging.
How much you get depends on your circumstances and if you qualify.
You do not have to repay a funeral payment, although it can be recovered from the estate of the person who has died.( if they have one)
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Age Rules: There are no specific age rules
Taxable: No
Which Agency: JobCentre Plus