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what happens if you die poor.

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  • 29-10-2014 1:40am
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    nidgeweaseal
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    So I've been thinking a lot about this lately as someone that has no savings or assetts of any kind what would happen if I died in the morning. ? I have a two year old and a partner in college who would not be able to pay for my funeral either. Is there a mass grave somewhere that I will be thrown into or what ?. I know it's morbib but I'd like to know if anyone could shed any light on this subject for me. Thanks


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    KERSPLAT!
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    I think the state pays for the burial or there's some kind of grant maybe


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    Princess Consuela Bananahammock
    Registered Users Posts: 33,127 ✭✭✭✭Princess Consuela Bananahammock


    KERSPLAT! wrote: »
    I think the state pays for the burial or there's some kind of grant maybe

    You can get a grant if you're in the credit union - don't know about if not.

    Everything I don't like is either woke or fascist - possibly both - pick one.



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    William F
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    you get cremated and your ashes are scattered out the back of a garda station after the pigs eat whats left of you


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    KERSPLAT!
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    Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »
    You can get a grant if you're in the credit union - don't know about if not.

    A loan or a grant? What would being in the CU have to do with a state grant?


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    nidgeweaseal
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 46 ✭nidgeweaseal


    William F wrote: »
    you get cremated and your ashes are scattered out the back of a garda station after the pigs eat whats left of you

    Well if that's the case count me in.


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    The Backwards Man
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    There's a funeral grant I think, the welfare office are the ones to talk to.

    I know a few elderly people around here that worry constantly about not being able to cover their funeral, and as I say to them, I've never heard of anyone being left above ground yet.


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    Links234
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    I was thinking of donating my body to science... but then I thought, science gets all the cool ****, why not donate my body to maths?


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    dennyire
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    iv a big back garden....if you have a couple of mates who can dig a hole ican fit you in and plant some tulips


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    nidgeweaseal
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    Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »
    You can get a grant if you're in the credit union - don't know about if not.

    It's not a grant it's family death benefit and I'm not a member of a cu. Couldn't afford it


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    mikeyjames9
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    your organs go to ALDI for the meat super 6


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    Kevin McCloud
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    Is there an after life so if a dead person applies for a grant after dying?


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    Princess Consuela Bananahammock
    Registered Users Posts: 33,127 ✭✭✭✭Princess Consuela Bananahammock


    KERSPLAT! wrote: »
    A loan or a grant? What would being in the CU have to do with a state grant?

    Not sure. A friend's mother died a few years ago and they paid part of the funeral costs. Now, I don't know obviously what state her finiances were with them at the time, sot hat may have had a bearing, but apparently they do grants for memebers as well.

    Everything I don't like is either woke or fascist - possibly both - pick one.



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    The Backwards Man
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    Links234 wrote: »
    I was thinking of donating my body to science... but then I thought, science gets all the cool ****, why not donate my body to maths?

    Never count on mathematicians.


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    nidgeweaseal
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    dennyire wrote: »
    iv a big back garden....if you have a couple of mates who can dig a hole ican fit you in and plant some tulips

    You need permission first but I have time. Also if you move what happens ? Some little snot nose kid digs me up and molests me


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    dennyire
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    Links234 wrote: »
    I was thinking of donating my body to science... but then I thought, science gets all the cool ****, why not donate my body to maths?
    I said I would donate my body to science but they told me they would dispute the will


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    gozunda
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    This government abolished the grant towards funeral expenses (bereavement) which was means tested afaik.

    Those who die completely without means or family are buried in communal plots with costs covered by local authorities. Personally I want to be composted ...


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    fleet_admiral
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    The bereavement grant is gone afaik


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    nidgeweaseal
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    dennyire wrote: »
    I said I would donate my body to science but they told me they would dispute the will

    They would probably take mine, I have this image of it being like the start of mortuary mission in gta v. Apologies if you don't get my reference.


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    wendell borton
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    Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »
    You can get a grant if you're in the credit union - don't know about if not.

    Its a life assurance policy that's included with cu membership. Not too sure how much the pay out is.


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    fleet_admiral
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    nidgeweaseal wrote: »
    They would probably take mine, I have this image of it being like the start of mortuary mission in gta v. Apologies if you don't get my reference.
    You'll be gone once Fran catches up with you, he has a bone to pick with ye


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    Lapin
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    With your username OP, I'm not surprised you're dwelling on the subject of your own demise lately.

    Although your missus kept quiet about the college bit.

    And pull the other one about having no assets or cash stashed aside. ;)


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    nidgeweaseal
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    I should probably say I'm only 23 but since my daughter came along I worry about these things. I hopefully won't be unemployed much longer either way.


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    Ruu
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    You have a while to go yet before worrying I'd imagine!

    I've asked to be put through a wood chipper and used as a rich mix for a garden.


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    nidgeweaseal
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 46 ✭nidgeweaseal


    Lapin wrote: »
    With your username OP, I'm not surprised you're dwelling on the subject of your own demise lately.

    Although your missus kept quiet about the college bit.

    And pull the other one about having no assets or cash stashed aside. ;)

    It's a stupid username my name isnt even Nigel ha


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    dennyire
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    nidgeweaseal wrote: »
    You need permission first but I have time. Also if you move what happens ? Some little snot nose kid digs me up and molests me
    "if you move what happens '? if you move your probably not dead so no problem there


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    fleet_admiral
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    Ruu wrote: »
    You have a while to go yet before worrying I'd imagine!

    I've asked to be put through a wood chipper and used as a rich mix for a garden.
    You been watching Fargo again?


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    KERSPLAT!
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    Ruu wrote: »
    You have a while to go yet before worrying I'd imagine!

    I've asked to be put through a wood chipper and used as a rich mix for a garden.

    Tucker and Dale Vs Evil? :D


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    nidgeweaseal
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 46 ✭nidgeweaseal


    Ruu wrote: »
    You have a while to go yet before worrying I'd imagine!

    I've asked to be put through a wood chipper and used as a rich mix for a garden.

    Thing is though if my family history is anything to go by I may just die in ten years time. I have this crazy idea though I bought an old camper van and some funnells and flasks and what not I'm going to start making lemonade in my old camper van. I will be rich


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    nidgeweaseal
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 46 ✭nidgeweaseal


    dennyire wrote: »
    "if you move what happens '? if you move your probably not dead so no problem there

    Did you read the comment I was quoting when I said that ?


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    Caprica6
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    KERSPLAT! wrote: »
    I think the state pays for the burial or there's some kind of grant maybe

    I think that grant is gone now


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