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Funeral Expenses Payment

You can get a Funeral Expenses Payment if all of the following apply:

• you get certain benefits or tax credits
• you meet the rules on your relationship with the deceased
• you’re arranging a funeral in the UK, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland

Bereavement Support Payment

You may be able to get Bereavement Support Payment if your husband, wife or civil partner died in the last 21 months and was under State Pension age. (not means tested)

You must claim within 3 months of your partner’s death to get the full amount. You can claim up to 21 months after their death but you’ll get fewer monthly payments.