tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2023-11-06T00:01:09+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reminder-for-bereaved-parents-to-check-eligibility-for-financial-support 2023-11-06T00:01:09+00:00 Reminder for bereaved parents to check eligibility for financial support Bereaved parents who lost their partner between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 may be eligible for a backdated government payment even if they no longer have dependent children. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cohabiting-couples-to-benefit-from-changes-to-bereavement-benefit-rules 2021-07-15T11:33:38+01:00 Cohabiting couples to benefit from changes to bereavement benefit rules Today (Thursday 15 July 2021), Baroness Stedman-Scott will set out plans to extend bereavement support to cohabiting couples with children. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-guarantee-on-death-in-service-benefits-for-frontline-health-and-care-staff-during-pandemic 2020-04-27T19:59:00+01:00 New guarantee on death in service benefits for frontline health and care staff during pandemic The families of health and care workers on the frontline in England will benefit from a new life assurance scheme during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/benefit-claimants-to-get-more-cash-to-help-with-funeral-costs 2019-11-05T13:42:15+00:00 Benefit claimants to get more cash to help with funeral costs Funeral Expenses Payments scheme to provide up to £1,000, in addition to paying for essential costs of burial or cremation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bereaved-families-to-receive-funeral-payments-quicker 2019-07-17T11:35:20+01:00 Bereaved families to receive funeral payments quicker Families grieving the loss of a loved one will find it easier to get help to meet upfront funeral costs.