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    Aldridge Office

    Great Barr Office

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      Ian Hazel Funerals

      Help With Funeral Costs

      The following information should be treated as general guidance. We are not able to guarantee the availability of a loan but we do understand how the Department for Work and Pensions makes a decision.

      Social Fund Helpline

      0800 169 0140

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      Who is entitled to help?

      You may receive help if there is not enough money to pay for the funeral and you are responsible for making the funeral arrangements and you or your partner are receiving any of the following benefits: Family Credit, Income Support, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.

      Check what amount of money is available from:

      • The estate of the person who has died, such as money from bank or building society accounts
      • Any insurance policies or charities, lump sum payments made by a pension scheme or of relatives (either yours or those of the person who has died)
      • Any savings you have in a bank or building society, National Savings (including certificates or premium bonds) or in cash at home
      • The savings may be in your name or the name of your partner
      • The Widows’ Payment does not count as savings
      Help With Funeral Costs

      The Social Fund may make a contribution towards the cost of a simple funeral within the United Kingdom.
      This includes:

      • Bringing the deceased home if the person died away from home but within the United Kingdom
      • The Death Certificate
      • A Standard coffin
      • The Hearse for the coffin and bearers
      • Contribution towards fees of funeral director to include chaplain and organist fee
      • Cemetery fee or Crematorium fee
      • Doctors’ fees

      If you or your partner are getting a low income benefit and need help towards the cost of a funeral, you may be able to get a Funeral Payment or you may also qualify for a Budget Loan from the Department of Work and Pensions.

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      For more information, call us on: 0121 308 7777

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      It’s a rare privilege as a funeral director, to stand in a sensitive position at a crucial time in the midst of your family knowing our caring service and reputation will help you at this sad time
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      Ian Hazel Funerals

      Ian Hazel Funerals Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales number 02118945.

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