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2024 Funeral Assistance Payments: How Much Will You Receive?

Death (funeral) benefit is a payment provided by the state to the relatives of an insured or retired person who has passed away. It helps cover funeral expenses and eases the financial burden on family members. The death (funeral) benefit is granted under certain conditions. How much is the death (funeral) benefit, what are the requirements, and how is the application made? Here are the details…

WHAT IS THE DEATH (FUNERAL) BENEFIT?

Death benefit is paid in an amount equal to twice the gross minimum wage in effect on the date of the insured or retired person’s death. The funeral benefit amount for 2024 is determined based on the minimum wage for that year.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE FUNERAL BENEFIT?

To receive the death benefit, the applicant must be a close relative of the deceased insured or retired person. The funeral benefit is paid according to the following priority order:

  • Spouse
  • Children
  • Mother or father
  • Siblings
  • Other relatives

When a higher-priority relative exists, relatives lower in the list are not eligible to receive the funeral benefit.

For example: if a person dies and leaves a spouse, the funeral benefit is paid only to the spouse. The children, parents, siblings, or other relatives cannot claim the benefit in that case.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FUNERAL ALLOWANCE?

To apply for the death (funeral) benefit, you must submit the following documents:

  1. Death (funeral) benefit application form
  2. Death certificate of the deceased insured or retired person
  3. Identity document of the applicant
  4. Applicant’s bank account number
  5. Document proving the applicant’s relationship to the deceased insured or retired person (marriage certificate, population registry extract, guardianship document, etc.)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DEATH BENEFIT?

The death benefit application must be filed by the eligible relative within 5 years of the date of death of the insured or retired person.

To apply, follow these steps:

  1. Prepare the required documents.
  2. Visit the official SGK website.
  3. Authenticate your identity via the e-Government portal.
  4. From the Social Security Transactions menu select “Death (Funeral) Benefit Application.”
  5. Complete the application form and upload the necessary documents.
  6. Confirm and save your application.
  7. Your application will be reviewed by SGK and, if approved, the death (funeral) benefit will be paid.

You can access the online application through the official e-Government portal.

WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR THE FUNERAL BENEFIT?

There are specific conditions to receive the funeral benefit. The requirements are as follows:

  • The deceased insured or retired person must have been covered by SGK at the time of death.
  • The deceased insured or retired person must have paid at least 90 days of insurance premiums in the last year prior to the date of death.
  • For those who died due to an accident, the deceased must have paid at least 900 days of insurance premiums in the last two years prior to death.
  • The applicant must be the spouse, child, mother or father, sibling, or another relative of the deceased insured or retired person.
  • The applicant must file within 5 years from the date of death.

Benefit amounts and eligibility depend on these conditions and the documentation provided.

HOW MUCH IS THE 2024 DEATH (FUNERAL) BENEFIT?

The 2024 death (funeral) benefit amount is paid as 3,385.00 TL.

HOW TO CHECK THE STATUS OF A FUNERAL BENEFIT APPLICATION?

Funeral benefit inquiry allows applicants to check the status of their application and payment details. To check the status, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the official SGK website.
  2. Authenticate via the e-Government portal.
  3. From the Social Security Transactions menu, choose “Death (Funeral) Benefit Inquiry.”
  4. Enter the deceased insured or retired person’s national ID number and date of death, then submit the query.
  5. If the benefit has been paid, you will see the payment date, amount, and bank details.
  6. If the benefit has not been paid, you can view the application status and the reason.

TO WHICH BANK IS THE FUNERAL BENEFIT PAID?

The death benefit is paid by SGK through banks with which it has an agreement. The applicant must provide an account at one of the following institutions:

  • Ziraat Bank
  • Halkbank
  • VakıfBank
  • PTT

The benefit is transferred to the applicant’s bank account. If the applicant does not have a bank account or does not provide account details, the payment can be collected from PTT branches.

WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE DEATH (FUNERAL) BENEFIT?

The death (funeral) benefit must be claimed within 5 years from the date of death. Benefits not claimed within this period are recorded as income by SGK. Therefore, it is important to submit your application within the time limit.