Bereavement Support Payment

Bereavement Support Payment is a benefit for people whose spouse, civil partner, or cohabiting partner with children dies and who were under State Pension age at the time. It consists of an initial lump sum (£3,500 or £500 depending on whether the claimant has children) followed by up to 18 monthly payments. Claims must be made within 21 months of the death to receive the full amount.