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![]() The Child Funeral Fund is available as a one-off lump sum payment to cover the expense of a funeral of the death of a child under the age of 18, or stillborn after the 24th week of pregnancy. If there’s a close relative of the deceased who isn’t getting one of the qualifying benefits, you may not be able to receive a Funeral Payment. If the parent is ‘absent’, you must be responsible for the child and the absent parent must get a qualifying benefit. the parent of the deceased child if they were under 16 (or under 20 and in full-time education).the parent of a baby stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy.a close relative or close friend of the deceased.the partner of the deceased when they died.Relationship with the person who has died a civil partner or person you live with as if you are civil partners.a person you are married to or person you live with as if you are married to them.You may also be eligible if you get Support for Mortgage Interest loan payments. Working Tax Credit which includes a disability or severe disability element.income-related Employment and Support Allowance.You may be eligible if you or your partner get any of the following benefits or tax credits: meet the rules on where the funeral takes place.meet the rules on your relationship with the deceased.To get a Funeral Expenses Payment you must be responsible for the funeral and: You might have to repay some or all of it from the deceased person’s estate. ![]() If you're on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you're arranging, you may be able to get a Funeral Expenses Payment from the Social Fund.
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