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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where do I get a Death Certificate?
What should I do when a death occurs?
Is there any advantage when a loved one
is terminally ill in contacting the funeral director?
Can I make my own funeral arrangements?
Can I pay in advance for my funeral?
What grants are available to the bereaved?
There are three grants available and depending on your individual circumstances you can qualify for one,two or even all three.
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Bereavement Grant from the Department of Social Community and Family Affairs
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Death Grant payable under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance Scheme
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Widowed Parents Grant, administered through the Pensions Services Office
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