Auxilio por defunción
Who can claim
Whoever paid the funeral costs (usually a relative who lived with the deceased).
How much
A small one-off lump sum (€46.50 — a long-fixed amount).
How to claim
- Request it from the INSS together with the pensión de viudedad/orfandad application.
FAQ
Who can claim Auxilio por defunción?
Whoever paid the funeral costs (usually a relative who lived with the deceased).
How much is Auxilio por defunción?
A small one-off lump sum (€46.50 — a long-fixed amount).
Is there a deadline?
Claim with the survivor-pension paperwork (up to 5 years from death).