Benefits and funerals
Applying to the Department for Work and Pensions social fund
Relatives of a deceased resident who are supported by benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can apply to the social fund for payments to cover the cost of the funeral.
If there are relatives not supported by benefits from the DWP, as next of kin they should undertake the funeral without the council's involvement.
More information
For more information about Hackney Council's role in undertaking funerals, please see the main funeral services page.
Alternatively, you can contact Bereavement and Property Protection Services using the details at the top-right corner of this page.
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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