Funeral Expenses Payment claim form
Use the adult or child claim form and notes to apply for a Funeral Expenses Payment by post.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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The easiest way to apply for a Funeral Expenses Payment is by phone.
Contact the Bereavement Service helpline to claim by phone. An adviser will also help you claim any other bereavement benefits you might be entitled to.
What to do with the form and any documents
You can also claim by post. Send the form and any documents to:
Freepost DWP Funeral Payments
You do not need to use a postcode or a stamp.
Or take the form and any documents to your nearest jobcentre.
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Last updated 14 June 2022 + show all updates
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All claim forms and notes booklets updated.
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Updated Funeral Expenses Payment claim form for a child in English and Welsh.
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Updated 'Funeral Expenses Payment claim for: child' in Welsh with the September 2020 version.
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Replaced the Funeral Expenses Payment claim form for a child with the September 2020 version.
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Added updated versions of the claim forms and notes.
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Added updated versions of SF200 funeral expenses claim forms. The forms must now be signed by hand.
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Added updated versions of SF200 funeral expenses claim forms - adult and child in English and Welsh and SF200 adult notes in Welsh.
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Added Welsh Funeral Expenses Payment claim form and notes for a child.
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Replaced adult claim form and notes with updated versions. Also added a new claim form and notes for a child.
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Published revised version of forms SF200 and SF200W and guidance notes for both versions.
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Published revised version of forms SF200 and SF200W.
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First published.