Down to Earth (a project of Quaker Social Action)
Funeral costs worry many people, however there are various ways you can keep costs down and sources of funding you can explore to get the help you need, even if the funeral has already happened.
If you are on a low income and finding it difficult to pay for a funeral that has not yet taken place, Down to Earth may be able to help. Their website contains guides that you may find helpful, covering the following topics and more:
- Ways to reduce funeral costs
- Ways to raise money towards funeral costs
- A unique eligibility checker for the Funeral Expenses Payment (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
- Funeral planning practicalities and ideas
For those who need additional support, Down to Earth’s helpline team can offer free and confidential advice over the phone. They can often help people access grants and funding towards funerals from government support and grant-giving charities, as well as advise about keeping funeral costs down.
This one-to-one support is only provided where the funeral has not yet happened, but the website guides provide information for everyone, at any stage of the funeral arrangements.
Email: downtoearth@qsa.org.uk
Helpline Telephone: 020 8983 5055
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