Death related benefits

Benefits and entitlements following a death An overview of the different social welfare benefits available when someone dies.

Widow's/Widower's (Non-Contributory) Pension
This document describes the Widow/er's Non Contributory Pension which is payable to widowed people who do not qualify for a contributory pension and who pass a means test.

Standard Bereavement Grant
Outlines the rules, rates and eligibility requirements for the Standard Bereavement Grant.

Widowed Parent Grant
Outlines the rules, regulations and application procedure involved in applying for the Widowed Parents Grant.

Social welfare payments following a death
What happens to social welfare payments in Ireland following a death? Find out why some payments continue for 6 weeks following a death, and how to apply.

Widow's/Widower's (Contributory) Pension
A widow's/widower's contributory pension and related social welfare benefits may be payable if either the deceased person or the spouse has enough PRSI contributions.

Special Funeral Grant
Covers the Special Funeral Grant available under the Occupational Injuries Scheme to the depenents of anyone who dies as a result of a work related accident or illness.

Bereavement grants
Outlines the rules, regulations and application procedure involved in applying for the three types of Bereavement Grants.

Dependent Parent's Pension
This gives information about the pensions available to dependent parents whose supporting child dies as a result or while suffering from a work related illness or accident. It also outlines the differing rates of payment.

Guardian's payments
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.