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A Bereavement Grant is a once-off payment made in respect of deaths that occur on or after 2 February 1999. Eligibility for this grant is not related to your ability to pay for the funeral. Your eligibility is usually based on PRSI contributions.
In the event of a death, you may be able to apply for a standard Bereavement Grant (a once-off grant based on your PRSI contributions).
In addition (depending on your circumstances), you may be able to apply for some other social welfare payments. For example; the Widowed Parents Grant for widows/widowers with dependant children.
You may also be eligable for a Special Funeral Grant (under the Occupational Injuries Benefits scheme).
Rates
A Bereavement Grant is a payment of €850. The grant is usually paid to the person responsible for payment of the funeral bill. (For example, the grant can be paid to the husband, wife, personal representative or next-of-kin of the deceased person).
In addition to the Bereavement Grant, you may also be entitled to a Widowed Parents Grant of €6,000 for widows/widowers with dependant children.
You may also be eligible for a Special Funeral Grant (under the Occupational Injuries Benefits scheme) of €850.
Payments are made by cheque.