Types of Bereavement Payment

Payment

Description

Single Pensioner Bereavement Payment    

This payment is made in respect of the death of a:

• single pensioner, or

• pensioner who is a member of a couple but whose partner is not receiving:

  • service pension,

  • income support supplement, or

  • a social security pension or social security benefit.

Partnered Pensioner Bereavement Payment    

This payment is made in respect of the death of a pensioner who is:

• a member of a couple and whose partner is receiving:

  • service pension,

  • income support supplement, or

  • a social security pension or benefit, or

• separated from his or her partner for illness or respite care reasons.

Dependent Child Bereavement Payment    

This payment is made in respect of the death of a dependent child of a pensioner or pensioner couple.