Funeral expenses help

marcia_

Bowey123 said:

It says on the DWP site that if a close relative is in work or not receiving a qualifying benefit then you may not get the payment.  Under what circumstances would someone get it or not get it.   The well paid family member is virtually estranged and would be unlikely to be willing to pay. There is no money in the estate. 

 When I applied for my sisters funeral I was applicant and stated her son was working and not receiving benefits was estranged and I had raised him not her. I got the payment which was paid directly to the funeral home. The funeral home was very helpful once I told them I was using a grant they kept the costs down so only a small top up was needed.