I know there have been a number of changes to widows’ benefits –I am 45 and my wife recently died?
A. You may be able to claim a Bereavement Allowance but this will depend on your late wife’s contributions. However, this does not apply if they died as a result of an industrial injury or a disease. You will need to claim within three months of the date of death. The claim form is BB1 available from your local Jobcentre Plus or Pension Service. On this claim form you can apply for the Bereavement Payment which is a one-off lump sum payment of £2,000. Q. I’m widowed and working. I have 2 dependent children are there any benefits I can claim? I did receive the bereavement payment of £2,000. A. You can also apply for a Widowed Parents Allowance this is paid if you are receiving Child Benefit for the children and there are enough contributions.
