jam1421990 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 My father died last month(07 june)we had to go to a money lender for the deposit for the funeral(Dad couldnt get insured because of ill health)Now the social have told her they wont pay the out standing bill because my father clamed benefit in his name(for her)what shall we do?Any suggestions?only nice replys please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTheo Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 unsure what you mean by he claimed 'for her?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick38 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 i go to CAB they will help you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1421990 Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 When you are married or living with someone only one person can claim,if you claim seperate it is classed as fraud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcspb1 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 i go to CAB they will help you I second that. Your local CAB will advise what course of action is in your best interest. That will be a weight off your mind at such a difficult time. My condolences, and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyBoy Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Why go to a money lender ,maybe she could have got a crisis loan . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Even if it was your father on benefit, your mother is still entitled to make a claim. You must claim within 3 months: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Bereaved/DG_10018660 http://www.dwp.gov.uk/advisers/claimforms/sf200_print.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phailig Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 My father died last month(07 june)we had to go to a money lender for the deposit for the funeral(Dad couldnt get insured because of ill health)Now the social have told her they wont pay the out standing bill because my father clamed benefit in his name(for her)what shall we do?Any suggestions?only nice replys please. log onto the dwp website http://www.direct.gov.uk find the social fund link this will lead you to the claim for funeral expenses from the social fund down load the form and send to the local jobseekers office, hope this is of use phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1421990 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Thankyou all for your response,ive told my Mother and she thanks you all too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80s Casual Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 No ones every been left on top, so if your really cant afford the funeral then just tell social and they will do paupers funeral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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