Before you start your claim for Bereavement Support Payment, make sure you have everything to hand. These are the main requirements and the step-by-step guide to claiming through the official channel.
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Read the requirements and steps below first, so you can make your claim on the official page in one go.
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Not means-testedTax-free18 monthly payments
📋 Requirements
- Age: You must have been under State Pension age when your partner died.
- Relationship: You were married, in a civil partnership or living together as if married.
- Contributions: Your partner must have paid enough National Insurance or died due to work.
- Residency: You must live in the UK or a country that pays bereavement benefits.
🚀 How to claim, step by step
- Use Tell Us Once or contact the Bereavement Service
- Make your claim by phone or with the paper form
- Provide details of your partner and their National Insurance number
- Receive the lump sum and monthly payments
Eligibility and the amount awarded are decided by DWP based on your circumstances.
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