The Helpline team can offer free and confidential advice over the phone to people on low incomes and benefits who are struggling with funeral costs. One-to-one support is only provided where the funeral has not yet happened, but the website provides information for everyone on funeral costs and practicalities after a death

WEBSITE LINK

Email: [email protected]

Helpline Telephone: 020 8983 5055

Please note:

They have a number of resources on the website that you may find helpful, covering the following topics and more: 

  • Funeral planning practicalities and ideas 
  • Information specific to funerals during the Coronavirus pandemic 
  • Ways to reduce funeral costs 
  • Ways to raise funds towards funeral costs 

https://quakersocialaction.org.uk/we-can-help/helping-funerals/down-earth/information-guidance  

  

They also have a map of directors who have signed our Fair Funerals pledge promising to be open about all their costs: https://fairfuneralscampaign.org.uk. They recommend getting two or more quotes in order to compare.  

Please note that Down to Earth does not provide grants. 

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