Funeral Expenses

Prior to payment being made for funeral expenses:

  • liability must be accepted for the death; and

  • the cost of the funeral must have been expended, irrespective of whether there has been a burial or cremation.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-six-death-claims/part-two-payments-death-claims/funeral-expenses

Section 18 (1)

Prior to payment being made for funeral expenses:

  • liability must be accepted for the death; and

  • the cost of the funeral must have been expended, irrespective of whether there has been a burial or cremation.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-six-death-claims/part-two-payments-death-claims/funeral-expenses/section-18-1

Section 18 (2)

Prior to payment being made for funeral expenses:

  • liability must be accepted for the death; and

  • the cost of the funeral must have been expended, irrespective of whether there has been a burial or cremation.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-six-death-claims/part-two-payments-death-claims/funeral-expenses/section-18-2

No Body And Other Potential Dilemmas

Prior to payment being made for funeral expenses:

  • liability must be accepted for the death; and

  • the cost of the funeral must have been expended, irrespective of whether there has been a burial or cremation.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-six-death-claims/part-two-payments-death-claims/funeral-expenses/no-body-and-other-potential-dilemmas