Benefits Adviser, Social Services, Monmouthshire County Council Member since 04th Feb 2004
Funeral costs Wed 27-Apr-05 03:14 PM
Help urgently needed.
The deceased has no close relatives and his cousin is unwilling to take responsibility for paying for the funeral as she can't afford to. She is not eligible for a social fund funeral payment because she is not entitled to a qualifying benefit.
The deceased was on benefits and has left no estate.
Can anyone suggest any help that may be available?
Welfare Rights Officer, Stockport Advice Member since 22nd Jan 2004
RE: Funeral costs Wed 27-Apr-05 03:24 PM
From my days in the CAB, I seem to remember that the local authority or the health service have a responsibility to pay for a basic funeral if nobody else will.
Appeals Officer, Jobcentre Plus Norwich Member since 02nd Feb 2004
RE: Funeral costs Thu 28-Apr-05 08:44 AM
I've got a feeling it's the Environmental Health Dept. at the LA who deal with funerals as I remember contacting them some time ago when I was a Social Fund Officer.They should be able to advise you even if they no longer do it.