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Special Funeral Grant (under the Occupational Injuries Benefit scheme)
From Department of Social Protection
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If someone dies at work, a special Funeral Grant is available under Injury Benefit.
The grant is paid at a single rate of €850.
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 social insurance (PRSI).
The grant is paid at a single rate of €850.
To apply, please complete the claim form at the bottom of this page.
To apply, you need:
- the original death certificate or an interim death certificate
- a copy of the death notice
- a note of the funeral expenses
Send the completed claim form and supporting documents to:
Special Funeral Grant
Address:
Government Buildings, Ballinalee Road, Longford, Co. Longford, N39 E4EO
Phone number:
