Govt makes reforms to Funeral Payments

  Recipients of Funeral Payment will now receive contributions from relatives, friends or charities without it being deducted from the payment. The claim period will be extended from 3 to 6 months from the date of the funeral. In addition claimants will be able to submit evidence electronically and there will be a shorter application form for children's funerals. Funeral Payments are available to people who receive certain income-related benefits to help people towards the cost of a funeral for an immediate friend or relative. In July 2017 the government had announced it woul...