Scotland - Get Bereavement Support Payment

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Get Bereavement Support Payment, the applicant has to approach the Social Security of Scotland link or Department for Work and Pensions Bereavement Service link nearby Local Register Office link

   Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for Bereavement Support Payment.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. If the application is successful, the applicant will receive the Bereavement Support Payment in a lump sum or as monthly payments, depending on the circumstances.
13. The entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Proof of identity (Passport, Birth Certificate, Driving License etc)
• Proof of address (Utility bills, Tenancy Agreement, Voter id)
• Death Certificate
• Marriage or civil partnership certificate
• National Insurance records
• Immigration status (if applicable)
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department for Work and Pensions Bereavement Service
Phone: 0800 731 0469
Textphone: 0800 731 0464
Contact link

Social Security of Scotland
Carer's Allowance Supplement
PO Box 10302
Dundee
DD1 9FX
Contact link
Local Register Office link

Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices. If the applicant doesn’t know their postcode use the following link to find their postcode link

Eligibility

• The applicant may be eligible for the Bereavement Support Payment if the spouse or civil partner has died on or after 6 April 2017.
• The applicant must also be under the State Pension age, and the spouse or civil partner must have paid National Insurance contributions for a certain amount of time.

Fees

• There is no fee for Bereavement Support Payment.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Applicant’s name and address
• Age
• Gender
• Postcode
• Telephone
• Email address
• Father’s name
• Mother’s name
• Address
• Medical details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Bereavement Support Payment is a benefit provided by the UK government to eligible individuals who have lost a spouse or civil partner. It is designed to provide financial support during a difficult and emotional time and help with the costs of adjusting to life after the loss of a loved one.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

In Scotland, the Bereavement Support Payment consists of two parts:

• A lump sum payment: This is a one-time tax-free payment that can be used to help with the costs of the funeral or other immediate expenses. The amount of the lump sum payment will depend on your circumstances, such as your age, income, and whether you have dependent children.
• Monthly payments: These are regular tax-free payments that can help with living costs and provide ongoing support. The amount of the monthly payments will depend on your circumstances, such as your age, income, and whether you have dependent children.