Grieving families missing out on more than £1,000 - and reduced funeral costs Most people don't know the money is available - or that you can reduce the cost of a funeral by 75% Updated Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice The bill for giving a loved one a fitting send-off is not cheap with an average funeral costing £4,184 last year according to reports. But many could be unaware of financial support available to help keep bills at a minimum, as well as other benefits available after the loss of a partner or family member.