If someone died before 1 April 2002 because of a personal injury that was covered by earlier laws, their family might be able to get money to help pay for the funeral. This money is called a funeral grant. The family can ask for this money on or after 1 April 2002, but only if they haven't already received money for the funeral before that date. The rules for this funeral grant are explained in clause 64 of Schedule 1 of the law.
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380: Lump sum compensation under former Acts, or
"Rules for getting lump sum payments from old accident laws"
382: Survivor's grant to surviving spouses or partners, children, and other dependants for death before 1 April 2002, or
"Money for families when someone died from an injury before April 2002"
On or after 1 April 2002, a funeral grant is payable under clause 64 of Schedule 1 if—
