Death in Service
Context: When a death-in-service occurs, a Death Gratuity benefit is usually payable to the deceased member’s estate. Separately, a Spouse/Civil Partner Pension and a Child Pension(s) may also be payable to eligible beneficiaries if the deceased member had completed at least 2 years (Vesting Period) as a member of the Scheme.
Resource Toolkit: The resources provided in the table below may be used when a Scheme member dies in service. Please note that the Process Maps should be read with the Process Guidelines.
Note: The items below are suggested resources and their use is not mandatory. Organisations are free to continue to use their own, existing resources or to amend the resources below as they see fit.
If your organisation is partnered with a Shared Services Centre for HR, Pensions or Payroll purposes, you may need to clarify with them what elements of work, (if any), that they have been resourced to undertake on your behalf.
Death of a Deferred Member
Context: When a deferred member (i.e. a former member who has completed the Scheme Vesting Period of 2 years or more) dies prior to accessing their Single Scheme benefits, a Death Gratuity benefit is usually payable to the deceased member’s estate. Separately, a Spouse/Civil Partner Pension and a Child Pension(s) may also be payable to eligible beneficiaries.
Resource Toolkit: The resources provided in the table below may be used when the Death of a Deferred Member occurs. Please note that the Process Maps should be read with the Process Guidelines.
Note: The items below are suggested resources and their use is not mandatory. Organisations are free to continue to use their own, existing resources or to amend the resources below as they see fit.
If your organisation is partnered with a Shared Services Centre for HR, Pensions or Payroll purposes, you may need to clarify with them what elements of work, (if any), that they have been resourced to undertake on your behalf.
Death of a Pensioner
Context: When a pensioner in receipt of a Single Scheme pension dies, a Spouse/Civil Partner Pension and/or a Child Pension(s) may be payable to eligible beneficiaries.
Resource Toolkit: The resources provided in the table below may be used when a Single Scheme pensioner dies. Please note that the Process Maps should be read with the Process Guidelines.
Note: The items below are suggested resources and their use is not mandatory. Organisations are free to continue to use their own, existing resources or to amend the resources below as they see fit.
If your organisation is partnered with a Shared Services Centre for HR, Pensions or Payroll purposes, you may need to clarify with them what elements of work, (if any), that they have been resourced to undertake on your behalf.