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Funeral Support Payment to support bereaved people
Created: 02/10/2024
News/Events Category: Health and Social Care
Funeral Support Payment has provided £51.1 million to over 26,000 people across Scotland to help pay for funerals since the payment launched in September 2019.
New legislation is due to be laid in the Scottish Parliament which will make improvements to the way the benefit is delivered. These improvements are based on feedback from past recipients and stakeholders, including the funeral industry, charities and bereavement support groups.
The average Funeral Support Payment is now £2,065, providing crucial financial support at what is a difficult and stressful time. It is available to people living in Scotland who are responsible for paying for a funeral and receiving certain benefits or tax credits. Applications can be made up to six months after a funeral takes place.
The proposed changes include providing assistance for funerals abroad in exceptional circumstances.
To find out more about Funeral Support Payment visit mygov.scot/funeral-support-payment or call their specialist bereavement team on 0800 182 2222.
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