Raising Funds

Shayrana wrote: »

I have already set up a JustGiving/Crowdfunding page, i did try to link but was removed.

It was removed as you cannot promote your crowdfunding on here - but there's nothing to stop you circulating it amongst your family and friends via social media. It would be more appropriate for those who knew him to contribute, rather than randoms from a moneysaving forum.

Shayrana wrote: »

This is what I am doing/have already done. And I wasnt asking for contributions just advice and if anyone could share it. It wasnt really a case of 'lets get some money from some randoms on a moneysaving forum' I just kind of thought to myself this would be a place to start since its the first place I tend to think of for help/money advice when people are struggling etc.

But thanks

Have you asked the DWP for help?

Yorkshireman99 wrote: »

Have you asked the DWP for help?

I doubt DWP will do anything now - the funeral bill is the responsibility of the person who signed the contract with the undertaker. (edit - see ADD below)

When my sister died, almost everyone I spoke to assumed that I would be able to claim a sum of money from the DWP to assist with her funeral expenses, as she had been on benefits. They were wrong - the funeral grant is means tested not only for the deceased, but also for the claimant - and as I wasn't in receipt of any means tested benefits I didn't qualify. Not only that, the claim form didn't just ask for my details - they also wanted the names and NI numbers of all other siblings/other immediate family. Seems if I had been on benefits, but had a parent/another sibling who wasn't - then I still wouldn't have qualified as the parent/other brother/sister would have been expected to pay for the funeral.

OP - again, my sympathies. If you have exhausted all other avenues then sit yourself down and work out exactly how much you are short of being able to cover the funeral bill. Then ask your immediate family/your brothers closest friends if they are able to help you out. My best wishes to you.

ADD:

I correct myself - seems you can submit a claim up to 6 months after the funeral. They still need full details of any other family member(s) who could be expected to pay for the funeral though - and note that the payment may not cover the full cost.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/696339/SF200-adult-funeral-expenses-payment-claim-form.pdf

If you don't qualify for DWP help (or can't face the 22 page application form), then it's back to Plan B I'm afraid - asking for help from family and friends.