Death benefits
If you die after retiring, your pension will no longer be payable. Your next-of-kin, or the person dealing with your estate, must immediately inform the Scheme administrator, Capita, of your date of death to prevent any overpayment. The following benefits may be payable depending on your circumstances:
- a lump sum death grant
- survivor’s benefits for your spouse, civil partner or eligible cohabiting partner
- survivor’s benefits for your eligible children
Members of the EAPF who retired and left the LGPS on or after 1 April 2014 may have different benefits payable to those who ceased contributing to the Scheme before then. To help you understand the benefits that would apply to you, we’ve listed these separately in each section.