Bereavement Support Payment Rates 2026/27: How Much You Get and Who Can Claim
Financial help for the partner of someone who has died, paid as a lump sum and then 18 monthly payments. The current rate is Up to £3,500 plus 18 monthly payments of £350.
Bereavement Support Payment
| Rate | One-off payment | 18 monthly payments of |
|---|---|---|
| Higher rate (you have a child who gets Child Benefit, or you were pregnant) | £3,500 | £350.00 |
| Lower rate | £2,500 | £100.00 |
How to claim Bereavement Support Payment on GOV.UK
Who can claim Bereavement Support Payment
- Your partner died and you were under State Pension age when they died.
- Your partner paid enough National Insurance contributions or died because of work.
Key facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Who it is for | A husband, wife or civil partner (or someone who lived together with the person as if married) who has died. |
| Claim by | You normally need to claim within 3 months of the death to get the full amount. |
How to claim and how you are paid
Claim on GOV.UK. It can be paid even if you are working, and is not affected by your income or savings.
Check what else you could be owed
You may be able to claim other help alongside Bereavement Support Payment. GOV.UK has a free benefits calculator that works out what you could get, and our benefit rates for 2026/27 page lists every main rate. See also the childcare help calculator and the Child Benefit charge calculator.
Source: GOV.UK: Bereavement Support Payment, what you'll get, rates from April 2026. Rates and rules can differ in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where some benefits are devolved. This is general information, not advice about your own claim. Read how we check our figures.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Bereavement Support Payment?
The higher rate is a one-off £3,500 plus 18 monthly payments of £350. The lower rate is a one-off £2,500 plus 18 monthly payments of £100.
Who gets the higher rate?
People who have a child they are entitled to Child Benefit for, or who were pregnant when their partner died.
How do I claim Bereavement Support Payment?
Claim on GOV.UK. It can be paid even if you are working, and is not affected by your income or savings.
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Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.