Request the funeral allowance to the Social Security

It is an instalment to compensate the expenses with the funeral of a family member or any other individual, including the unborn, provided that the deceased resided in Portugal.

The allowance is paid in one go.

Service channels

Find out where you can do the service and what the advantages of each channel
  • Request on the location

    Free of charge

    Within six months of the month following the death

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Who can request the funeral allowance to the Social Security?

How request the funeral allowance to the Social Security?

Through the Request of funeral allowance, which should be submitted within six months from the first day of the month following the death:

 

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