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BEREAVEMENT PAYMENT

What is it? | Basic qualifying condition | How much could I get and how am I paid? | How and when should I apply? | What else might I be able to claim?
Claim form Request one by filling in our online form
Tel : 01624 685176
E-mail : pensions@socialsecurity.dhss.gov.im

What is it?

Bereavement Payment (BP) is a one-off lump sum payment.

Basic qualifying condition

Bereavement Payment is payable to a person

It is not paid to a person who is -

You can download the appropriate Benefits and Contributions Guide section to find out more about the Contribution conditions that must be met.

How much could I get and how am I paid?

Click here for Rates. Payment is made by cheque which is payable into a bank or building society.

How and when should I apply?

Use the claim form and return it to Head Office, Markwell House, Market Street, Douglas.

Claims should be made as soon as possible, and no later than 12 months after your spouse's or civil partner's death, in order to avoid a loss of benefit.

What else might I be able to claim?

Related benefits are:

Downloadable Documents
Acrobat PDF FileBereavement Benefits (371 kb)
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A Guide to Bereavement Benefits
Acrobat PDF FileSection 10 - Benefits and Contributions Information Guide. (36 kb)
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This is an excerpt from our guide which outlines Bereavement Benefits.

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