Help and support when an adult you know dies

Published: 6 November 2026

If an adult you know has died, it can be hard to know what payments and support may be available to you.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to get:

  • a bereavement payment if the person who died was your partner
  • financial help if you were their carer
  • help from support services.

Our information explains what may be available and what to do next.

Find out more about what help there is when an adult dies.

Page last updated: 6 November 2026.
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