Claim an NIS funeral grant or widow’s benefit
When someone who paid NIS dies, the family can get help with the funeral, and the spouse may get a benefit.
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NIS funeral grant
Opens the official government site.
Who can do this
Whoever paid for the funeral of an NIS contributor or pensioner. Widows and widowers of contributors may also qualify.
What you need
Tick things off as you gather them.
Steps
- Get the form at a Ministry of Labour parish office or online.
- Gather the papers. List every name the person used.
- Hand them in at your nearest parish office.
- Apply within one year of the death. Late claims are not paid.
- For the widow’s or widower’s benefit, ask for that form at the parish office.
Cost
Free to apply.
How long
About a week if records are in order.
Can’t go online?
Ministry of Labour, 14 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4: 876-922-8000. Westmoreland, 18¼ Lewis Street, Savanna-la-Mar: 876-955-2532.