Closed consultation Reforms of the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment Scheme

Summary

This consultation sets out our proposals to reform the Funeral Expenses Payments Scheme in order to clarify issues around eligibility and make the process for claiming Funeral Expenses Payments simpler.

Documents

• Reforms of the Social Fund's Funeral Expenses Payments Scheme consultation Adobe PDF (103 KB)
• Reforms of the Social Fund's Funeral Expenses Payments Scheme covering letter Adobe PDF (96 KB)
• Reforms to the Social Fund's Funeral Expenses Payment Scheme - Consultation Response Adobe PDF (345 KB)

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Consultation description

This consultation is seeking views on the proposed reforms to the Funeral Expenses Payment Scheme and asks for feedback on the changes.

The consultation is open to comment from the voluntary and community sector, the funeral industry and members of the general public.

The consultation applies to Northern Ireland (an equivalent consultation is being carried out in England, Wales and Scotland by the Department for Work and Pensions).

Ways to respond

Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.