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SOCIAL SECURITY
If you or your Partner are on a low income and
have to arrange a funeral, you may get help with the costs.
This is a one-off, tax free payment to help
cover the costs of a funeral and may not necessarily pay for the full funeral.
Help may be available for anyone in receipt of
the following Benefits:
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Income Support
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Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance
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Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
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Pension Credit
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Working Tax Credit which includes a
Disability or Severe Disability Element
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Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the
Family Element
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Housing Benefit
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Council Tax Benefit
Claims must be made within 3 months of funeral
date. For more information or to claim, contact Jobcentre Plus for a claim form
or visit
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
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