Cost of living support in Midlothian

Help with bereavement and funeral costs

You may be able to get financial help after your bereavement. This includes: 

  • Funeral Support Payment – help towards the cost of a funeral if you're on low income and live in Scotland. 
  • Bereavement Support Payment – if you're under State Pension Age and have a husband, wife or civil partner who has died in the last 21 months. 
  • Guardian's Allowance – if you're bringing up a child whose parents have died. You may be able to claim if you're bringing up a child who has one surviving parent. 

 

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