At Anton Brown Funerals, we often get asked about Centrelink’s financial assistance for funerals. We understand funerals can be a significant upfront cost, and to assist, Centrelink offers several payments and services, if eligible.
Whether you’re a parent organising the funeral of your child or an adult who’s looking after the arrangements for someone special, knowing how you can access financial aid can make the experience easier.
Does Centrelink Help with Funeral Costs?
Yes, Centrelink (also known as Services Australia) has funeral assistance available in Queensland and nationwide.
There are several types of bereavement assistance which are dependent on your personal situation and the situation of the person who has died.
The type and amount of bereavement assistance depend on:
- your relationship with the person who has passed,
- your individual circumstances, and
- when you tell them about the person’s death.
The first step is to notify Centrelink of the person’s passing, and they will evaluate if you’re eligible and how much financial assistance you may receive.
Centrelink also provide support services to assist you during this difficult time.
Centrelink Funeral Payment for Pensioners
The amount of Pension Bonus Bereavement you can receive depends on several factors, including your income and assets.
For more information on how much you can get, click here.
Funeral Assistance QLD for Partners
You may be able to obtain a lump sum bereavement payment if your partner has passed away.
To be eligible, you and your partner must have received an income support check for at least the past year or a pension.
More information about the assistance available, can be found on the Centrelink website.
Centrelink Funeral Assistance QLD for if a Child Dies
The death of a child is amongst the most devastating tragedies.
To ease some of the burden, Centrelink offers various assistance, payments, support, and resources. For further details, please click here.
A Guide to Centrelink Funeral Assistance
Centrelink funeral assistance is available in Queensland and nationwide to help eligible applicants meet the cost of funerals.
The amount of assistance provided will depend on a range of factors, including the type of bereavement assistance requested, the applicant’s financial situation, and any other income or assets available. If you have any further questions regarding financial assistance, please contact Anton Brown Funerals today.
Anton Brown Funerals is a family-owned, Queensland funeral company which was established in 1995.
Our Brisbane-based team of funeral directors are honest, professional, compassionate and understanding, and always put our clients and their needs first.
We go above and beyond to ensure your loved one’s funeral arrangements are tailored to their final wishes and can assist you with burials, cremations, coffins, floral arrangements, pre-planning and more.
If you need help organising a dignified funeral service, we are available to discuss arrangements 24/7, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us today on (07) 3217 3088 or send us a message online here.