Help towards the funeral costs

The department for work & pensions

Help towards the funeral costs is available from the department of work and pensions if you are on a low income and receiving certain benefits and tax credits. How much you qualify for depends on your individual circumstances.

You (or your partner) must get one or more of the following:

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

You can still claim Funeral Expenses Payment if you’ve applied for these benefits and you’re waiting to hear about your claim.

The Funeral Payment can help pay towards the following:

Burial fees and exclusive rights to burial in a particular plot
Cremation fees
Doctor’s Fees
Up to £700 towards the funeral director’s fees
The costs for moving the body within the UK – but only for the part of the journey that’s over 50 miles

To be eligible for a claim you must apply within three months of the funeral date, you can apply by filling in a form online or over the phone.

If you would like more information about getting help towards the funeral costs or would like to speak to a member of staff, please don’t hesitate to call us on 01827 713240 or you can send us a message using our contact form and we will contact you as soon as we can. We are here to help and support you.

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Burial Services

We understand that saying goodbye to a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. Our burial services are designed to provide a meaningful and respectful farewell, honouring the life and memories of your cherished family member or friend.

Cremation Services

We recognise that every life is unique, and the farewell should reflect the individuality and cherished memories of your loved one. Our cremation services offer a compassionate and respectful way to honour their legacy, providing a sense of closure and comfort during this challenging time.

Funeral Vehicles

Throughout the years, we have taken great pride in supplying the highest quality funeral vehicles to our customers, with a wide range of modern and vintage vehicles to select from. We are very proud of our fleet of Jaguar hearses, limousines and vintage Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II hearse.

Horse Carriages

We offer horse carriages for funerals and memorial services. The carriages are available in a selection of colours including black, white, silver or plume and can be accompanied by either two or four horses. Our impressive horses and carriages are a fitting tribute for your loved ones final journey.

Coffins & Caskets

There is a large selection of coffins & caskets, to suit all budgets and preferences. All of our selection are supplied with a range of satin linings and matching gowns. They are available in a light or dark oak finish and can be dressed with wooden, gold or various coloured bar handles.

Cremation Urns

When choosing a cremation urn for a loved one, we understand how important it can be to make it as meaningful as possible. If you need help with the process, our team of professionals will be able to guide you and assist you throughout the process, as well as explain all the options that are available to you.

Funeral Plans

A funeral plan is an easy way to arrange the funeral you want in advance. A plan allows you to specify your wishes and pay for the funeral director’s services included in your plan. As our customers often tell us, that can bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Funeral Packages

There is a range of funeral packages tailored to the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. In order to make it unique and special for you. We will provide you with a full estimate for the funeral, including all related third-party costs, before you need to confirm the arrangements.

Memorial Masonry

A memorial is more than just a marker on a grave – it is a symbol of remembrance that represents a lifetime. It is a tribute to a life ended and perhaps a final gift to someone dearly loved. We offer a large selection of headstones at prices to suit all budgets.

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Following the traumatic death of my husband myself, our two children and his two step children found the support and compassion provide by the funeral directors amazing. The flexibility in relation to the organisation of everything from our daughter seeing her dad around her A levels to the specific wishes I asked for to make his funeral all about him and specific to him as a person. George was absolutely amazing and helped achieve all of this and even provided opportunities to achieve things we never managed to do before he died. Not just a funeral directors or business but a personal, compassionate and caring environment that I felt has made this traumatic experience so much more of a easier less traumatic process than it could have been. Thank-you from the bottom of my heart.

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Help towards the funeral costs

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Mrs S Wood

From start to finish they was impeccable. Evans funeral directors was recommended by pretty much every person I asked as I knew my fathers illness was incurable. Family business that I can’t recommend highly enough! Will never forget the care I was given.

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Karen Stanley

We have always used these in the family and every time has been magical. M G Evans are by far the most amazing people. Keep up the good work everyone.

Matty Armstrong

Can’t recommend this company enough. They work with such amazing empathy and compassion.

Lucy Bailie

Excellent professional caring service, mum’s funeral yesterday went exactly as planned. Perfect send off.

Danny Mayo

I would highly recommend M G Evans & Sons. They have been amazing, very supportive and went out of their way to make such a difficult time for us that bit easier to deal with. We will always be grateful to them for the compassion and professionalism that they showed. Thank you very much guys.

Lisa Green

A truly professional and personal service, would highly recommend MG Evans thank you to everyone for making our sad day so special.

Craig Phillipson

What can one say about Evans apart from just excellent! One very caring and loyal family to Atherstone and surrounding areas. Total respect to you all for all hard work. Wishing all the best for future years.

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