Scottish Government
The Scottish Working Group on Funeral Poverty welcomed the statement from the First Minister in The Progreamme for Government 2015/2016:
“We believe no-one should be prevented a dignified funeral or forced into debt because of the costs of organising a funeral for their loved one. We will review advice on planning a funeral, and review how to make best use of funeral payments to support those on low income who need extra help in arranging a funeral.”
Scottish Government Programme for Government 2015-2016 http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2015/09/7685
Scottish Government Social Security Website http://www.gov.scot/Topics/People/fairerscotland/future-powers - this website will be getting developed in the future so allow for a separate page for each of the new benefits.
Mygov.scot website
https://www.mygov.scot/births-deaths-marriages/death-and-bereavement/
Scotland’s Financial Health Service website https://www.scotlandsfinancialhealthservice.gov.uk/life-events/bereavement-and-funeral-planning
Arranging a Funeral Leaflet
http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0049/00492092.pdf
What to do after a death in Scotland leaflet
http://www.gov.scot/Resource/Doc/213661/0056769.pdf
When Someone Has Died – information for you
Planning Your Own Funeral
www.gov.scot/Publications/2017/08/4930
Funeral Costs Plan
www.gov.scot.Publications/2017/08/6243
