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Death in service

The LGPS provides valuable life cover and financial protection for your family. There are benefits that may be payable:

  • lump sum death grant if you die in service
  • survivor's pension if you die in service
  • children's pensions if you die in service

There is no impact on death in service benefits if you are in the 50/50 section of the scheme. Find out about the 50/50 section

Information for dependants (survivors and children)

As a dependant you may be entitled to a survivor's or children's pension. A dependant in this case is a person who, at the date of death of the person who was a member of the LGPS, was their:

  • spouse
  • civil partner
  • eligible cohabiting partner (meets conditions)
  • eligible children (meets conditions).

A dependant must complete a dependants declaration form. The employer of the deceased scheme member sends the form to you. If you have not received this form after the member has died, you should contact the employer.

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