Dolven Funeral Services DWP Claims Help Page
Help with the cost of the funeral
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 of Social Services makes a final decision.
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 and your partner are receiving any of the following benefits:-
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit
- Working Families Tax Credit – must include the severe disability element or disability element
- Child Tax Credit – must be at a higher level than family element
- Pension Credit
If you think you may be able to claim, click on the pdf download link print the form out then we will help you with the completion of the appropriate forms and deal with the necessary paperwork with you if you do not have a printer that we can print the form out for you.
If you would like more information about the funeral social fund you can call 0845 606 0265 or click here
