Funeral expenses and charges

Funerals can be both expensive and unexpected. Help is available to those who struggle to pay for them. 

If you're arranging the funeral yourself and receive one of the following benefits, you may qualify for government assistance:

• Income Support
• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Pension Credit
• Housing Benefit
• the disability or severe disability element of Working Tax Credit
• Child Tax Credit
• Universal Credit

To find out more, view the funeral payments page on the GOV.UK website.

You can also get advice from your local Jobcentre Plus. They can arrange an interview or send you the claim form SF200 to assist with funeral payments.

Funeral fees

All charges apply from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

You can download our lists of crematorium fees (PDF, 178.48KB) and cemetery fees (PDF, 229.81KB). 

If you're using a funeral director, the charges listed should be included in their bill.