UK: State pension entitlement after a death

Unfortunately my step-Dad passed away recently. I'm now helping my mum with lots of things including finances etc.

I believe she is entitled to part of my step-Dad's state pension. They married before 2016 (which seems to be a cut-off), and my step-Dad reached state pension age before April 2016. My Mum is over state pension age and claims a full new state pension.

Has anyone any experience of similar circumstances? My Mum will ring the Pension Service, but I would like her to have an idea before the call what she is entitled to.

I don't think she can claim any sort of bereavement support.

Thanks.

 

@InitialConditions I am sorry for your loss.

I would ring the Citizen's advice, and they will advise on your mum's rights re benefits, pensions etc, and tell you how to proceed.

 

Thanks, but I think the bereavement benefits are now only given to people who are under the State Pension age.