1. To apply for a Death Grant the applicant has to contact the Department of Social Security.
2. Please make sure you have the necessary documents that are listed under the Required Documents section.
3. The applicant should be the person who incurs the cost of the funeral.
4. A claim for a Death Grant may only be paid if either the deceased or the deceaseds spouse or civil partner were in insurable employment and satisfy the contribution conditions.
5. If any of the documents are not readily available, please do not delay in submitting your claim as this could result in loss of payment.
6. The completed application form can be submitted along with the appropriate documents under the following office locations.
   
   

Department of Social Security,

14 Governors Parade,

Gibraltar.

Tel No : +350 20079904

Fax No : +350 20042894

E-mail : dsspensions@gibraltar.gov.gi

• Birth certificate (only if the deceased was not in receipt of an Old Age Pension).
• Receipt of funeral expenses.
• Death certificate

Department of Social Security,
14 Governors Parade,
Gibraltar.
Tel No : +350 20079904
Fax No : +350 20042894
E-mail : dsspensions@gibraltar.gov.gi

A claim for a Death Grant may only be paid if either the deceased or the deceaseds spouse or civil partner were in insurable employment and satisfy the contribution conditions.

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Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Application Forms

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• The Claim should be submitted within six months of the death, as any delays will result in loss of the grant.

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