There are three types of grant that may be paid when someone dies.
A standard Bereavement Grant is a once-off payment made when someone dies. Eligibility for this grant is not related to your ability to pay for the funeral. Eligibility is based on PRSI contributions.
In addition (depending on your circumstances), you may be able to apply for some other social welfare payments. For example; the Widowed or Surviving Civil Partner Grant for widows/widowers/surviving civil partners with dependent children.
You may also be eligible for a Special Funeral Grant (under the Occupational Injuries Benefits scheme).
A Bereavement Grant is a payment of €850. The grant is usually paid to the person responsible for payment of the funeral bill. (For example, the grant can be paid to the husband, wife, civil partner, personal representative or next-of-kin of the deceased person).
In addition to the Bereavement Grant, you may also be entitled to a Widowed or Surviving Civil Partner Grant of €6,000 for widows/widowers/civil partners with dependent children.
You may also be eligible for a Special Funeral Grant (under the Occupational Injuries Benefits scheme) of €850.
Payments are made by cheque.