Are there any government allowances for Funeral Expenses?
Centrelink does offer a variety of bereavement payments if you are an Australian resident, a basic description of which is shown below. Married Pensioners: The surviving partner will receive a further 14 weeks of their spouse’s pension. This is usually paid in a lump sum. Single Pensioners: The estate will receive one full pension payment after the person’s death. Carers Pension: The carer is entitled to a further 14 weeks pension following the death and this will be paid in fortnightly repayments. If the deceased was single/widowed/divorced, there may be an additional lump sum payment. Sole Parent Pension: The parent is entitled to a further 14 weeks following death and this will be paid in a lump sum. Surviving Spouse – Bereavement Allowance Pension: If the surviving spouse does not have sufficient means to support themselves, the bereavement allowance is available for 14 weeks of payments. Widows Allowance: If the surviving wife has no recent workforce experience and she is over 50,
