People who are on a low income may be able to apply for a Funeral Support Payment which is a contribution towards the cost of a funeral. To be able to get a funeral payment depends on the benefits or tax credits you’re getting, your relationship with the person who has died and any other money, other than your personal savings that may be available to help with the cost of the funeral. The amount awarded by Social Security Scotland is never the full cost of a funeral and the person who has made the funeral arrangements is responsible for ensuring the remaining outstanding balance is paid