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Bereavement Allowance- How many weeks they take?,to decide/+ give you your Payment

When applying for Bereavement benefits,

how many weeks do they take, minimum, to get back to you with a decision and also time taking, to pay you the money??


for Bereavement payment, how many weeks to decide/ and pay?
for Bereavement allowance- how many weeks to decide/ and pay?

I know this depends on many factors, and is different for each person. but a rough time?

(lets assume all paperwork, and certificates are sent in, and are fine - no need to resend anything)

  • how long did they take to get back you you, for a Bereavement allowance decision?

Comments

  • Mum passed away on 19th may, and Dad received bereavement allowance on 10th July, so about 6 to 7 weeks.
    Hope this helps
  • lurkylurky
    lurkylurky Posts: 442 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    My friend applied on 25th June and got a letter on Monday this week saying it will be in the bank within 7 days. We're in Nottingham.
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