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8.2.4 Payment of Disability Compensation Bereavement Payment

Disability compensation bereavement (formerly known as Disability pension bereavement) payments paid by lump sum

Once the total disability compensation payment [glossary:bereavement payment:561] is calculated, the payment is paid to the [glossary:partner:370] or the deceased veterans' estate in a lump sum.

Effect on lump sum of released payments of disability compensation payment

Payment Arrangements for Dependent Child Bereavement Payment

VEA →

Section 53S VEA - Provision continuing payment during bereavement period

Section 53T VEA - Provision identifying bereavement payment component and enabling lump sum payment

Types of Bereavement Payment

VEA →

Part IIIB, Division 12A, Subdivision C VEA - Single Pensioner Bereavement Payment

Part IIIB, Division 12A, Subdivision C VEA - Partnered pensioner Bereavement Payment

8.3.1 Overview of Funeral Benefits

What is a funeral benefit?

A funeral benefit is a one–off payment that is intended to help cover expenses incurred in respect of:

the funeral of a deceased eligible veteran or member of the Forces,
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Funeral Benefit for a Deceased Veteran
Section 8.3.2

Non-automatic Grant of ISS During the Bereavement Period

Non-automatic grant of income support supplement during the bereavement period

The [glossary:date of effect:374] for a non-automatic grant of [glossary:ISS:118] during the [glossary:bereavement period:417] is the day after the end of the bereavement period (day 99). This allows for consistency with the automatic grant policy and is in keeping with the intent of the bereavement provisions.