Funeral Support Payment pays out £14.4 million since launch

Over 9,300 people in Scotland qualified for help towards the cost of a funeral, according to the latest figures published today.

From mid-September 2019 to 31 March 2021, £14.4 million helped people pay towards burial or cremation costs and other expenses such as travel and flowers.

The average payment issued in the 2020/21 financial year was £1,791.

Funeral Support Payment is open to people who are on certain tax credits or benefits, are responsible for paying for a funeral and meet the other criteria.

People can apply after the person has died until 6 months after the date of their loved one’s funeral.

People can choose to apply online, via a paper application form or by speaking to a specially trained advisor working within the dedicated Funeral Support Payment team.

To check eligibility and apply visit mygov.scot or call 0800 182 2222.

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