The increasing funeral costs and other expenses related to dealing with the death of a loved one, family member or a dependant add up quickly and can become a financial burden. The following information is designed to point you in the direction of help with bereavement costs and financial support regarding funeral costs, welfare benefits and credits, tax breaks, pensions etc.
Bereavement Service Helpline
Check if you are eligible for Funeral Expenses Payment.
- Tel: 0800 731 0469
- Textphone: 0800 731 0464
- www.gov.uk/funeral-payments
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
Information about taxes.
- Tel: 0300 200 3300
- Textphone: 0300 200 3319
- www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs
Jobcentre Plus
Information about benefits, loans, grants and funeral payments.
- Tel: 0800 055 6688
- Textphone: 0800 023 4888
- www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
Turn2us
Help with gaining access to benefits, grants and other financial help to those in need.
- Tel: 020 8834 9200
- www.turn2us.org.uk
War Widows’ Association of Great Britain
Advice, help and support to war widows and their dependants.
- Tel: 0845 2412 189
- www.warwidows.org.uk
Department for Work and Pensions Bereavement Service
Check if you are eligible for Bereavement Payment.
- Tel: 0800 731 0469
- www.gov.uk/bereavement-payment
Tax Help for Older People
Free tax advice to older people who earn less than £20,000 per year.
- Tel: 0845 601 3321 or 01308 488066
- www.taxvol.org.uk
National Insurance Contributions Office
Information about National Insurance contributions.
- Tel: 0300 200 3500
- www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm- revenue- customs
Veterans UK
Pensions and welfare schemes for members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
- Tel: 0808 191 4218
- www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk