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FUNERAL PAYMENTS

What is it? | Basic qualifying conditions | How much could I get and how much am I paid? | How and when should I apply?
Claim formRequest one by filling in our online form
Tel :01624 685106
E-mail : general.benefits@socialsecurity.dhss.gov.im

What is it?

A Funeral Payment is a payment to assist with funeral expenses.

Further assistance may be given, in the form of an Additional Funeral Payment, if the person responsible for the funeral bill is entitled to Income Support, Family Income Supplement, Disability Working Allowance or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.

Basic qualifying conditions

A Funeral Payment is payable if

How much could I get and how much am I paid?

Click here for Rates.

Payments for universal payments are made by cheque which can be cashed at a Post Office or paid into a bank or building society account.

In a case where further assistance is claimed the money is paid directly by the Department to the funeral director.

How and when should I apply?

Complete the claim form and return it to Funeral Payments Unit, Ground Floor, Markwell House, Market Street, Douglas IM1 2RZ within 12 months of the date of the funeral.

Downloadable Documents
Acrobat PDF FileSF1 (IOM) - Funeral Payments (879 kb)
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This leaflet gives general guidance about Funeral Payments.
Acrobat PDF FileBL1 (IOM) - A Guide to Exceptional Needs Grants, Budgeting Loans and Maternity and Funeral Payments. (475 kb)
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This leaflet gives guidance on the different types of loans, grants and payments you may be able to claim.
Acrobat PDF FileSection 8 - Benefits and Contributions Information Guide. (23 kb)
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This is an excerpt from our guide which outlines Funeral Payments.

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