Dealing with death

Allowance for the Survivor

This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widows who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security pension.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Children's Benefits

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Children's Benefits provide a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.

Additional Information

• You must have a Social Insurance Number

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Death Benefit

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Death Benefit provides a one-time payment to, or on behalf of, the estate of a deceased contributor.

Additional Information

• Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Survivor's Pension

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Survivor's Pension provides a monthly pension to the surviving spouse, common-law partner or children of a deceased contributor.

Additional Information

• Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.

Death Certificate

This Web site explains how to apply for a death certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Decedent Estates Program

The Decedent Estates Program provides for the administration of the estates of deceased First Nation individuals who were ordinarily residents on a reserve before their death.

Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits

Employment Insurance (EI) provides Compassionate Care Benefits to persons who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or support to a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death.

Funeral, Burial, and Gravemarking Assistance

This benefit funds funeral and burial services for eligible war veterans, military disability pensioners and civilians.

International Benefits

The International Benefits program may provide retirement, disability or survivor benefits to eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country, or the surviving spouse, common-law partner or children of eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country.

War Veterans Allowance (WVA)

The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) provides monthly financial assistance to help low-income Veterans or their Survivors* meet their basic needs. The amount provided is based on income, marital status and if you have any dependants.