Benefits in bereavement

Funeral Payments

If you're on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you're arranging, you may be able to get a Funeral Payment of up to £700 from the Social Fund. You might have to repay some or all of it from the estate of the person who died.

Bereavement Payment

If your husband, wife or civil partner has died you may be able to get a tax-free Bereavement Payment, consisting of a one-off lump sum of £2,000.

Bereavement Allowance

After you're widowed you may also be able to claim Bereavement Allowance, a taxable weekly benefit. It is paid to you for up to 52 weeks from the date of death of your husband, wife or civil partner. The amount you get depends on the age of the person when they died.