Financial matters
Money worries can be an additional problem after a bereavement, and this can be exacerbated if you are in unstable employment or need to take unpaid leave. Some financial support may be available after a death, depending on your circumstances.
Further resources
Scottish Government
- Funeral Support Payment
- What to do after a death in Scotland, practical advice for times of bereavement
- When someone has died - information for you
UK Government
Guidance pages
- Age UK: Bereavement benefits
- The money advice service: how much does a funeral cost?
- The money advice service: help paying for a funeral
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