Paying Funeral Costs - Deceased Joint Bank Account

Silvertabby

My sympathies.

If the bank is willing to pay funeral expenses direct to the funeral director then I would go down that route.

I know others have recommended a 'public health funeral', but note that - if you opt for burial rather than cremation - not only would you not be able to put a gravestone on your mums's grave, but it's extremely unlikely that your dad could be buried with her when his time comes.

lisyloo

t0rt0ise wrote: »

You'll have to ask the court to allow you to manage his finances. Look up the Court of Protection. They can release the funds for the funeral fairly quickly if necessary.

I went through court of protection and it took 6 months.
There is an emergency process but I believe that paying a funeral bill would not be considered an emergency.

Applying through the court takes ages as there are about a dozen forms.
Start with the one the GP needs to do as they GP might take a couple of weeks to fit that in with their schedule.