Prerequisites
Relatives are entitled to benefits if they were living in the same household as the deceased at the time of death. The following order of priority applies:
- spouse
- life partner
- Children
- Parents
- stepparents
- Foster parents
- grandson
- grandparents
- Siblings
- siblings
If the deceased did not live in the same household with any of these persons, the death benefit is paid in equal order to the person whose maintenance the deceased was responsible for.
If there are no beneficiaries, the death benefit may be paid to the person who paid for the last illness or funeral, or who cared for the deceased until death.
Documents required
- death certificate
- Evidence of family relationship (through stud book)
Please note
Deadlines
No