Bereavement

At a difficult time, it is important to have an understanding of what financial help you can get. If you are married, or in a civil partnership, and your partner dies, you may be able to get help.

Find out about a one off lump sum bereavement payment.

There are other benefits you can get if you are on a low income or have dependent children.

This content applies to Scotland

Benefits and bereavement

Payments available for widows and widowers including bereavement payment, widowed parent's allowance and bereavement allowance.