Support for child funeral costs
The Children’s Funeral Fund for England can help to pay for some of the costs of a funeral for a child under 18 or a baby stillborn after the 24th week of pregnancy.
It is not means-tested: what you earn or how much you have in savings will not affect what you get.
The burial or cremation must take place in England.
What the fund covers
The Children’s Funeral Fund for England can help pay for the:
- Burial fees
- Cremation fees, including the cost of a doctor’s certificate
- Coffin, shroud, or casket (up to a cost of £300)
If you have other funeral expenses, you might be able to apply for a Funeral Expenses Payment to cover them.
How claiming works
The fees for the burial or cremation can be claimed directly by the burial or cremation provider - you should not be charged. How to claim for some other expenses (for example, the coffin) depends on if you are using a funeral director or not.
Claims must be made within 6 months of the funeral.
If you are using a funeral director
You do not need to submit any claims yourself.
The burial or cremation provider can claim for the fees of a burial or cremation. The money will be paid directly to them.
Your funeral director can claim for some other funeral expenses (for example, the coffin). The money will be paid directly to them.
If you are not using a funeral director
The burial or cremation provider can claim for the fees of a burial or cremation. The money will be paid directly to them.
Claim funeral costs online
You can claim for some other funeral expenses (for example, the coffin) online.
For more information you should visit:
Support for child funeral costs | GOV.UK
If you need help making your claim you can call freephone 0808 196 1759 (outside UK +44 1633 630904) or
Email: cff@gov.sscl.com. You can also request a PDF claim form.