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First ever recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem named, recognising police officers, firefighters and other public servants who died in the line of duty.

• Updated: 9 November 2024

Funeral Expenses Payment (also called Funeral Payment) to help pay funeral costs if you get certain benefits - eligibility, how to claim, form SF200

• How it works

  You could get a Funeral Expenses Payment (also called a Funeral Payment)…

• Eligibility

  You can get a Funeral Expenses Payment if all of the following apply: you…

• Make a claim

  You must apply within 6 months of the funeral, even if you’re waiting for…

Seven Scots included in first ever recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem.

• Updated: 11 November 2024

Bereavement Support Payment is money you can get if your partner dies - how it works, eligibility, what you'll get, how to claim.

If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...

When and how to pay tax if you get money from someone's pension pot after they die - including 'death in service' benefits

How benefits, charges and payments of pension to Chapter 1 members are affected by the public service pensions remedy (also known as McCloud).

• Updated: 5 October 2023

You may be able to get a one-off payment if you've been diagnosed with diffuse mesothelioma, and your exposure to asbestos happened in the UK

Widowed Parent's Allowance - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim, bereavement benefits claim form BB2.

How to report expenses and benefits you provide to employees or directors.

• Updated: 22 December 2023