What is Funeral Benefit
The Funeral Benefit is paid in the form of a grant.Â
A Funeral Grant is a one-time payment intended to assist with the funeral expense of:
- An insured person
- The wife or husband of an insured person or
- A dependant child of an insured person. (A dependant child is a child under the age of 15 years or if in full-time education under the age of 21).
Qualifying for a Funeral Grant
To qualify for a Funeral Grant the insured person must have paid at least 26 weeks (6 months) of contributions.
The amount of a Funeral Grant is dependent on the age of the deceased:
- Not exceeding 1 year – up to $450.00
- Exceeding 1 year but not exceeding 15 year – up to $1,950.00
- Exceeding 15 year – up to $3,000.00
How to Claim for a Funeral Grant
Complete and submit the Funeral Grant Claim Form to the Social Security office within 6 months of the death.
Attach the following documents:
- Death Certificate
- Receipt(s) for the amount of the funeral expenses; or undertakers bill for outstanding funeral expenses.
Note
The person entitled to a Funeral Grant is the person who has paid or who is responsible for paying the funeral expenses.
Insured persons who have met the qualifying contribution conditions will receive a Funeral Grant wherever in the world they are.
A claim for Funeral Grant must be filed within 6 months of the death.