Death related benefits
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An overview of the different social welfare benefits available when someone dies.
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The Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s Non-Contributory Pension is payable to widowed people or surviving civil partners without dependent children who do not qualify for a contributory pension and who pass a means test. -
Outlines the rules, regulations and application procedure for the Widowed or Surviving Civil Partner Grant which is paid to people with dependent children. -
What happens to social welfare payments in Ireland following a death? Find out which payments continue for 6 weeks following a death, and how to apply. -
A Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's contributory pension and related social welfare benefits may be payable if either the deceased person or their spouse/civil partner has enough PRSI contributions. -
A Guardian's Payment or Orphan's Pension may be made to a person taking care of an orphan. In some cases it can be paid directly to the orphan. -
Covers the Special Funeral Grant available under the Occupational Injuries Benefit Scheme to the dependants of anyone who dies as a result of a work related accident or illness. -
Information about Death Benefits under the Occupational Injuries Scheme.