novembre 5, 2026

Bereavement Support Payment: help after a partner dies

Payments that may help people following the death of an eligible spouse, civil partner or partner.

What support is available?

Payments that may help people following the death of an eligible spouse, civil partner or partner.

Relationship, National Insurance or work-related death conditions and claim timing rules apply.

Review the official eligibility and claim deadlines, then follow the Bereavement Support Payment application route.

Claim quickly: delays can reduce or prevent payments.

Official guidance: Check the provider’s current rules.

PublicHelp provides independent signposting only. Eligibility and availability must be confirmed with the relevant public authority.

Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales

Payments that may help people following the death of an eligible spouse, civil partner or partner.

Relationship, National Insurance or work-related death conditions and claim timing rules apply.

Review the official eligibility and claim deadlines, then follow the Bereavement Support Payment application route.

Claim quickly: delays can reduce or prevent payments.

Editorial check: 2026-11-05

PublicHelp is independent. This information is not an eligibility decision. Rules, funding and opening periods may change.