IHT funeral costs

In the case of cremation: I have read the HMCR guidance but am still wondering if the following costs are deductible from IHT: - Transport to the seaside for the scattering of ashes in a minibus - Hire of a chapel on the day of the scattering of ashes - Invitations for mourners / cards and stamps - Urn for the transport of the ashes and vessel for the scattering of the ashes - What if the urn and post were purchased abroad in a different currency? - Refreshments: Does this include a snack or just drinks? (I understood that a subsequent meal in a restaurant with the mourners is not tax deductible) - Purchased items with or without VAT? Thank you very much for your help!

Hi,
You will need to contact the IHT line for this Inheritance Tax: general enquiries
Thank you.

Yes, generally, the costs you mentioned related to the cremation and scattering of ashes are deductible from Inheritance Tax (IHT), including transport, chapel hire, invitations, urns, vessels, refreshments (including snacks), and purchased items with or without VAT.