Bereavement benefits: technical guidance

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From:: Department for Work and Pensions
Part of:: DWP detailed benefit guides
Published:: 1 December 2012

A guide about bereavement benefits – how they are worked out, the eligibility rules and how to apply.

Documents

A detailed guide to bereavement benefits for advisers and others

Ref: NP45 PDF, 870KB, 48 pages

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Details

This guide gives detailed information about bereavement benefits and widows’ benefits. It is intended for professional advisers and members of the public who want to know more about these benefits. It explains who qualifies, who can claim, how to claim and how payments are made.

Find more information on GOV.UK

See www.gov.uk/bereavement-payment