Social Security Scotland support for funerals in Scotland

We fully understand that managing the expenses of a funeral is not an easy thing for everyone. This is why we offer DWP support services through which we can help pay for funerals in certain circumstances. To find out more, or if you have any queries, get in touch with our friendly team today.

SOCIAL SECUTITY SCOTLAND

In order to get help with Funeral Costs you or your partner must get one or more of the following Benefits
• Child Tax Credit
• Universal Credit (UC)
• Income Support
• Pension Credit
• Working Tax Credit (disability or severe disability element)
• Housing Benefit
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), not contribution-based JSA
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), not contribution-based ESA

You can apply online at
www.mygov.scot/funeral-support-payment

You can call Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222 for more information

You can write to
Social Security Scotland
PO Box 10311
Dundee
DD1 9GH