Afterward

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

  1. Request it from the INSS together with the pensión de viudedad/orfandad application.
Who pays itSeguridad Social (INSS)

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).