Financial support

When a loved one dies, financial implications should not be something that you have to consider. Unfortunately, statistically speaking, those who die suddenly are significantly less likely to have life insurance than those who have an expected death. This can leave bereaved families in a very difficult situation.

Our aim at Sudden Sam is to provide financial support for the relief of financial hardship related to a sudden death. We are passionate about alleviating this stress from you, therefore allowing you to grief with the peace of mind that your loved one will have the funeral that they deserve.

Below are some common costs associated with a death. Please do not panic when reading these. We are here to help you - you will find further information below on how you can go about getting our help.

What costs are involved after a sudden death?

Funeral Director Fees

A Funeral Director provides a role in supporting the bereaved family and they ensure that your loved one gets the funeral that you wish and they deserve. The Funeral Director fees include, but aren't limited to,:

Legal paperwork.
Collection of your loved one and caring for them in their funeral home.
Chapel of rest for family funeral.
Liaising with third parties, such as the crematorium and/or church.
Preparing your loved one for the funeral.

Burial

Funeral Director Fees

A burial is a type of ceremony where your loved one who be buried, often within a graveyard.

If you choose for your loved are to have a burial, the fees would include:

Burial charges
The cost of the coffin
The buying and opening of a plot.
The ministers fee (who leads the service).

Cremation

Funeral Director Fees

Death and Funeral Notices

A cremation is an alternative to a burial. It is a type of ceremony where your loved one, instead of being buried, would be turned into ashes.

If you choose for your loved one to have a cremation, the fees would include:

Cremation fees
Celebrant of minister (who leads the service)
The cost of the crematorium

Death and Funeral Notices

A death notice, often within a local newspaper, informs people of the death of your loved one. A funeral notices informs people all about the plans of the funeral.

Charges apply for both a death and funeral notice.

Order of Service

Death and Funeral Notices

Order of Service

An order of service is a printed guide to the funeral ceremony or service. It includes details about the person who has died, often with photographs, and a list of what's happening during the service.

Flowers

Death and Funeral Notices

Order of Service

Some people choose to have flowers on top of the coffin of their loved one. These flowers are commonly known as casket sprays.

Funeral Attire

Change in Circumstances Costs

Funeral Attire

A charge which often isn't considered when it comes to funeral planning is the cost of your funeral attire. You may not have clothing suitable and may not be able to afford it.

Headstone/Urn

Change in Circumstances Costs

Funeral Attire

If you have chosen a burial for a loved one, you would often then wish for your loved one to have a headstone.

If you have chosen for your loved one to have a cremation, you would likely then wish for your loved one to have an urn fitting to them.

Change in Circumstances Costs

Following a sudden death, your circumstances could change instantly and you could struggle financially.

This could be the cost of a food shop; the cost of rent or mortgage; childcare; children's uniforms, and s on.

Financial Support Referrals

Funeral Assistance grant

This grant is for those impacted by a sudden loss who are struggling with the costs associated with a funeral and burial.

Please complete the form to the best of your ability, ensuring all requested documentation is sent.

Referral form

Emergency living grant

Funeral Assistance grant

This grant is for those struggling financially after a sudden loss with the cost of every day living, due to your living circumstances suddenly changing.

Please complete this form to the best of your ability, ensuring all requested documentation is sent.

Referral form

practical support grant

Funeral Assistance grant

practical support grant

This grant is for practical financial support for events out of your control, following the sudden death. This could include cost of travel of accommodation for an inquest or medical review.

Please complete this form to the best of your ability, ensuring all requested documentation is sent.

Referral form

Financial support

What costs are involved after a sudden death?

Funeral Director Fees

Funeral Director Fees

Funeral Director Fees

Burial

Funeral Director Fees

Funeral Director Fees

Cremation

Funeral Director Fees

Death and Funeral Notices

Death and Funeral Notices

Death and Funeral Notices

Death and Funeral Notices

Order of Service

Death and Funeral Notices

Order of Service

Flowers

Death and Funeral Notices

Order of Service

Funeral Attire

Change in Circumstances Costs

Funeral Attire

Headstone/Urn

Change in Circumstances Costs

Funeral Attire

Change in Circumstances Costs

Change in Circumstances Costs

Change in Circumstances Costs

Financial Support Referrals

Funeral Assistance grant

Funeral Assistance grant

Funeral Assistance grant

Emergency living grant

Funeral Assistance grant

Funeral Assistance grant

practical support grant

Funeral Assistance grant

practical support grant

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