Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 1 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Will Quince (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Funerals
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has plans to increase awareness among the relatives of deceased people of (a) direct funerals and (b) other funeral options; and if she will make a statement.
- Answer
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My officials regularly engage with funeral and bereavement stakeholders to help them build awareness of the support available
In August 2018, the GOV.UK website was updated with a step-by-step guide about to do after someone has died, including arranging a funeral and applying for a Funeral Expenses Payments.
DWP is currently updating the leaflet that registrars give to people registering deaths. The revised version will include details of Funeral Expense Payments, and direct people to the GOV.UK step-by-step guide. DWP staff can also provide this information over the phone or in Jobcentres.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 271340
- Session
- 2017-19
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Families Funerals
- Link
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- 2019-07-04 15:14:24 +0100
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