Special Funeral Grant
Introduction
If someone dies at work, a special Funeral Grant is available under the Occupational Injuries Benefit scheme.
Rules
To be eligible for this grant, the death must have resulted from:
- An accident at work,
- An accident while travelling directly to or from work
- An occupational disease.
The person must have paid a minimum of one week's PRSI.
This special funeral grant is paid under the Occupational Injuries Benefits
scheme instead of the Widowed Person's Bereavement Grant.
Rates
Special Funeral Grant: €850.
How to apply
To apply download and complete claim form OB 61 (pdf).
To apply you need:
- The original Death Certificate/interim Death Certificate
- A copy of the death notice
- A note of the funeral expenses.
Where to apply
Page edited:
10 January 2023