Those grieving the loss of a loved one could be entitled to up to £3,500. The DWP's Bereavement Support Payment provides financial aid to those who have lost a partner.

It has also replaced several benefits that offered similar levels of support, including the Widowed Parent's Allowance and Bereavement Allowance (previously known as Widows' Pension). It's important to note that the Bereavement Support Payment is not means-tested, so your income and savings will not impact the amount you may be eligible for.

To qualify for the payment, certain conditions must have been met when your partner passed away. For instance, they must have lived in the UK or a country that pays bereavement benefits and they must have been under the State Pension age, which currently stands at 66.

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