Deaths and funerals

You may prefer to organise the funeral yourself rather than employ a funeral director. This is called an 'independent funeral'. You have the option of arranging this for both burials and cremations.

You can find more information on funerals on the Government’s what to do when someone dies webpage.

Help with the cost of a funeral

You may be eligible for a funeral payment if you or any next of kin of the deceased are in receipt of benefits. This payment will in most cases pay for most, if not all, of the funeral bill (dependent on what was requested of the funeral director). It is sensible to let the funeral director know of any financial limitation so that they can be sure to offer you services within your means.