Following are the ways through which Funeral Allowance can be applied:

• In-Person
• By Post
• Electronically
  
  

In-Person

1. The applicant can approach one of the State Social Insurance Agency (SSIA) offices where an application can be made.
2. The application form can be downloaded from the following link : More information and Application Form
3. Following link provides contact and office information related to SSIA offices: SSIA Office Information
   
   

By Post

1. When applying through post the applicant should complete the application form that can be found under the following link : More Info & Application Form
2. The application can be sent to one of the SSIA centers after completing it, where address can be found under the following link : SSIA Office Information
   
   

Electronically

An electronic application can be made through the State Regional Development Agency Portal : Portal Link

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Following link provides contact information related to SSIA Office location : SSIA Office Information

The following persons are entitled to receive the funeral benefit:

• An insured person in the case of death of a family member who was dependent on this person.
• A family member of an insured person or a person who has actually undertaken the funeral arrangements if the deceased person was an insured person, an unemployed, a receiver of pension or state social insurance benefit.
• A family member or a person who has undertaken the funeral arrangements if the insured person or a dependent family member has died within one month after the end of the contribution period.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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More information on applying for Funeral Allowance can be obtained from following link : information on Funeral Allowance

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