Funeral expenses and charges
Funeral expenses and charges
Help with funeral expenses
Funerals can be both expensive and unexpected, but help is available to those who may find it difficult to cover the funeral costs. If you are arranging the funeral yourself and receive one of the following benefits, you may qualify for help from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
- Council tax benefit
- Disability working allowance
- Family credit
- Housing benefit
- Income support
Read 
Department of work and pensions information about funeral payments.
You can also get advice from your local benefits office. They can arrange an interview for you or they can send you the claim form SF200-Assistance with funeral payments.
Information about municipal funerals arranged by Southwark social services.
Bereavement service charges for burials, cremations and related services
Please note that if you are employing a funeral director, the charges listed here may be included in their bill.
