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Help with Funeral Expenses

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In most cases funeral costs can be met with money from the estate of the deceased. If you need help to cover the cost of a funeral there are a number of ways you can get this.

Age UK produce a factsheet which provides information on pre-paid funeral plans, arranging a funeral without a funeral director, organ donation and procedures at the registry office.

If you require further advice or support about what to do after a death you may find that the following are useful sources of information:
  
People on a low income, who meet specific criteria, may be able to apply to the DWP Bereavement Service for help - more information is available at:
 
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