Bereavement Allowance claim forms and information
Intent to claim
You can register an intent to claim for Bereavement Allowance. You should then submit your claim within 14 days. This will help you get paid from the earliest possible date.
A family member or friend can phone us on your behalf to register an intent to claim.
Note: You can only be paid from the date you register your intent to claim or lodge your completed claim form.
Claim form
The following steps will help you make your claim based on your personal circumstances.
Step 1
Read the claim information. This contains important information you need to know before you lodge your claim for Bereavement Allowance, including the privacy notice.
Step 2
Print and complete the claim form for Bereavement Allowance:
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Other forms
Step 3
You may need to complete some additional forms as well as the claim for Bereavement Allowance form. This will assist us to accurately assess your claim, based on your individual circumstances.
| If you | Complete this form |
|---|---|
| Are self-employed or involved in a business | Business details |
| Earn an income or have assets | Income and assets |
| Have involvement in a private company | Private company details |
| Have involvement in a private trust | Private trust details |
| Currently pay rent where you live | Rent Certificate |
Returning your forms
Step 4
Return your completed forms, your proof of identity and any other documents we have asked for to your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre.
Note: To authorise a person to act on your behalf when dealing with Centrelink, or who can receive your payments, refer to someone to deal with Centrelink for you.
More information
For more information or to ask for help:
- refer to the Bereavement Allowance section
- phone us on 13 2300
- find your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre
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