We all need support after the death of someone close. Bereavement benefits provide extra money to ease the financial strain after the death of a spouse or civil partner. You can get support even if you’re not on a low income.

From April 2017, a new benefit Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) replaces three benefits:

• Bereavement Payment
• Bereavement Allowance
• Widowed Parents Allowance

For more information, see link below.

Other help

If you need help to pay for a funeral, you may be eligible for a loan from the Social Fund or a funeral payment.