Who can apply, what to prepare, and how payments and approval work: your guide from preparation to life after joining.
Muslims living in England can apply. The older spouse submits a family application.
Gather the following details to make applying easier. You can tick this checklist here.
The older spouse applies. Enter names, dates of birth and relationships accurately for everyone included.
Verify your mobile with an SMS code. Carefully enter your email in both fields; your certificate is sent there.
Disclose health details fully and read the fund rules in the application form.
Complete any age-based joining donation and set up Direct Debit for the annual contribution. Submitting the form alone does not complete every step.
The committee reviews applications within six weeks. Approved applicants receive a donor certificate by email.
Applicants aged 40 and over pay an age-based joining donation once, at registration. This amount is not collected again each year.
| Applicant age | One-off donation |
|---|---|
| 18–39 | £0 |
| 40–49 | £100 |
| 50–59 | £250 |
| 60+ | Calculated by age |
Aged 60 or over: £250 + (age − 59) × the application year’s annual donation. This calculator uses the £80 set for 2026; the annual donation is separate.
The annual donation is determined after funeral costs and fund expenses are calculated at year end. The current amount is £80; it may change in later years as costs change.
Each year, registrations from 1 October to 31 January are exempt from the annual donation in the January within that period. The first annual payment is due on 15 January of the following year. Any age-based one-off joining donation remains separate; set up Direct Debit when applying.
The annual donation is collected once a year on 15 January, not monthly. The amount and date are notified by email and SMS before collection.
The annual donation is collected by Direct Debit. It is separate from the one-off joining donation.
Direct Debit collections from your bank account are covered by the Direct Debit Guarantee. If a collection error occurs, such as a wrong amount or date, you can request a full and immediate refund from your bank. You can cancel your instruction through your bank; please also notify the fund team.
This protection covers the payment process; it does not guarantee funeral support from the fund.The waiting period begins when the first payment reaches the fund. It is waived for accidental deaths. The submission date may differ from the date the first payment arrives.
Requests for assistance are assessed under the fund rules and available resources.
Call the 24-hour funeral helpline with the donor number and place of death.
Obtain the green burial form for burial in England, or the death certificate for repatriation, from the Register Office. Our team guides you on what is needed.
Tell the team your burial or repatriation preference and provide requested identification.
The family secures and pays for the burial plot in England.
We listen to the family, assess the support request and explain the process.
We arrange washing, shrouding and preparation of the deceased.
Within approved support, we arrange burial in England or repatriation to Türkiye / Northern Cyprus.
We help with the required consular and transport documentation and support the family.
Speaking to the team before making arrangements or incurring costs helps the family understand what support may be available.
The committee assesses the application. The 90-day waiting period starts when the first payment reaches the fund. It is waived for accidental deaths.
New applications cover Türkiye and Northern Cyprus. Support for repatriation to Bulgaria continues for Bulgarian citizens registered before 10 November 2026; it is excluded for new applications from that date.
The joining donation is a one-off age-based contribution. The annual donation is due each January, reflects the previous year’s costs and the fund’s needs, and may change.
Existing health conditions are assessed before approval. Provide complete and accurate information and contact the team about your circumstances.
Notify the team promptly of changes to your address, contact, bank or family details. Children turning 18 need to apply separately.
The Funeral Fund helps arrange transport of the deceased to the cemetery in Türkiye. The family is responsible for arranging the burial plot.
For repatriation to Northern Cyprus, we help transport the deceased as far as Ercan Airport.
Support includes a return flight ticket for one person accompanying the deceased.
Requests for support are assessed under the fund rules and available resources.
Have your details ready and work through the joining steps.
