The Social Fund (Children’s Funeral Fund for England) Regulations 2019

These Regulations establish the Children's Funeral Fund for England (CFF) as part of the social fund. The CFF will pay the fees charged by burial and cremation authorities and some associated expenses related to the funerals of children below the age of 18 and still-born children born after 24 weeks' gestation, when the funeral takes place in England. Payment is non-means tested, and has no nationality or residence requirement.

Lifecycle

Department

Made

27 Jun 2019

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In force

23 Jul 2019

Enabling power

In accordance with section 173(1)(b) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Social Security Advisory Committee has agreed that the proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it.

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Explanatory Memorandum

UK Explanatory Memorandum

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Instrument

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