Funeral Support Payment - Scotland - What is a Funeral Support Payment Scotland?

A Funeral Support Payment can help cover funeral costs for people who need to pay for a funeral and who live in Scotland and receive certain benefits. You don't have to pay back a Funeral Support Payment.

It can be used for funerals for adults and children, including stillborn children who died after 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Applies to: Scotland.

If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland you may be able to apply for a Funeral Expenses Payment instead.

Age Rules: You must be 16 or over

Taxable: No