Bereavement
Q: Someone has died. Where can I get help with the funeral?
A: Funeral payments are a one-off payment and can help towards the cost of a funeral. Eligibility depends on your circumstances, not those of the person who has died.
For more information on Funeral Payments
Q: Where can I get support to help me cope with someone's death?
A: Cruse is a national voluntary organisation which offers free information and advice to anyone who has been affected by a death. It also offers a free, confidential counselling service to people of all ages.
Cruse Bereavement Care Forth Valley Branch
Tel 01786 479864
Q: What bereavement benefits are available?
A: To get bereavement benefits, your late husband or wife must have paid National Insurance (NI) contributions. Your own NI contributions do not count.
For more information on Bereavement Benefits
