Funerals: Costs
Commons · Question 24731 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Darren Paffey
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment the Government has made of the barriers faced by bereaved families not in receipt of benefits who are unable to meet funeral costs; and whether the Government has considered providing ad
Answer
Answered by Torsten Bell, 7 Sep 2026
The Government recognises that some bereaved families who are not in receipt of benefits may face difficulties meeting funeral costs. Funeral Expenses Payment is targeted at those receiving qualifying benefits to ensure support is focused on those most in...