Emergency Information - Funeral costs I can't afford

Funerals can be expensive but help may be available if you can't afford to pay.

Benefits and grants

For information on the help that might be available to you through benefits, charitable grants and other help, see Your Situation: Bereaved.

Quaker Social Action (QSA) resources

Quaker Social Action (QSA), a charity that works with people on low incomes across the UK, has been a key campaigner on funeral poverty for the past 10 years. It has information on its website to help you plan an affordable funeral and find help with the costs.

If the funeral has taken place

QSA provides information and guidance on its website to support you when faced with debt following a funeral. This includes a guide to Raising money towards funeral costs

Emotional support

Losing a loved one is a very difficult experience.

The national charity Cruse Bereavement Care has resources and information on its website.

Other sources of information and support include:

• Mind

• Samaritans - Telephone: 116 123. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.