There most likely won't be aid with coffin or burial, but they'll help with a cremation. Fortunately my Aunt paid for the cremation and the wake. After all is said and done then she'll be paid back out of his estate, but she needed to come out of pocket for this. In case your friend cannot get support then the region that the man expired in will cremate him or hide him in the most of indecent ways and will maintain an unmarked grave. Possibly even cheaper than that...this is the price we had in California. I'm so sorry for your friend... I understand exactly how this feels. It's still very refreshing with me and I will be still grieving the loss of my dad. I really hope this can help at life insurance uk. Add: So don't rely on that. Cremation is the best bet to go with. You can purchase an urn at-a later date...and they aren't cheap either. Add: In Addition, if he could be cremated then they could only have a memorial service at a local church or where ever they picked, also in the residence of the family... Occasionally you simply have to-do what you have to-do. Most churches won't charge anything. It's all such a tough thing to deal with while working with his death also.