Life On The Edge

Have you ever thought what happens if you can’t pay for a funeral? Just how much does it cost and who do you go to for help? Teresa, Rick and Thomas share their struggles with funeral poverty and the charity Down To Earth offer help and advice on where to turn. Main presenter: Lindesay Mace Editing and production: Helen Clapp Music and sound design: Michael Edwards http://www.michaeledwards.tv/ Organisations mentioned in the podcast and helpful links: Down to Earth: https://www.quakersocialaction.org.uk/we-can-help/helping-funerals/down-earth News on the CMA interim report: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-proposes-major-funerals-probe-after-identifying-serious-concerns Funeral directors signed up to the Fair Funerals pledge: http://fairfuneralscampaign.org.uk/map Social fund funeral expenses payment: https://www.gov.uk/funeral-payments Bereavement support payment: https://www.gov.uk/bereavement-support-payment Grant search: www.turn2us.org.uk Money Advice Service on funeral plans https://www.moneyadv