This section deals with the various provisions for bereavement payments that are available on the death of some social security recipients, or dependants who attract a payment.
It does NOT deal with BVA that is a completely separate payment in its own right.
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.4.9 BVA - Qualification & Payability
This section contains the following topics:
3.1.5.10 When do Bereavement Payments Apply
3.1.5.20 General Information about Bereavement Payments
3.1.5.25 Bereavement Payment Provisions for Singles
3.1.5.30 Bereavement Payment Provisions for Couples
3.1.5.40 Both Members of Couple Die during Bereavement Period
3.1.5.50 Bereavement Payments for Couples where One Member is a DVA Pensioner
3.1.5.60 Number not currently in use
3.1.5.70 The Lump Sum Bereavement Payment - Member of a Couple
3.1.5.80 LBP Example Calculations - Members of a Couple Living Together
3.1.5.100 Bereavement Payment Provisions for PA Recipients
3.1.5.110 Bereavement Payment Provisions for PP Recipients
3.1.5.112 Death of PP Recipient's Partner
3.1.5.120 Examples of Bereavement Calculations for PP
3.1.5.130 Bereavement Payment Provisions for CP
3.1.5.140 Death of a Care Receiver - CA (child)
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Last reviewed: 1 July 2011