Did you know that if your partner dies and you are under the state pension age you may be eligible to receive Bereavement Support Payment from the Government?

This Bereavement Support Payment is not means-tested. This means what you earn or how much you have in savings will not affect what you get.

If you have low income and or are claiming benefits you may also be eligible to claim for a funeral support payment to assist you to pay for your loved ones funeral as well as your bereavement support payment.

How soon you make your claim can also affect how much money you can receive. You usually need to make a claim within 3 months of your partner’s death to receive the full amount, but it is certainly worth investigating even if this time has passed.

To find out more about bereavement payments all you need to do is go to www.gov.uk/bereavement-support-payment  or call the Government bereavement helpline on  0800 151 2012

Please note, these bereavement grants are made available from the government and all questions, including eligibility, would need to be directed to them via the contact details above.