Apply for a death benefit (grant)
Application for a death benefit under the civil service benefit program for civil servants and pensioners, or comparable benefits from professional pension funds, upon the death of a close relative.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for a death benefit (grant) mit dem zuständigen Beihilfestelle in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for a death benefit (grant).
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Death certificate · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the grant office
Along with a death certificate and proof of eligibility for benefits.
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Payout
To the heirs or surviving family members.
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Antrag einreichen
Persönlich, postalisch oder online beim zuständigen Amt einreichen und Bearbeitungsbestätigung aufbewahren.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Eligible recipients (civil servants, retirees) or their surviving dependents in the event of the death of the eligible recipient or an eligible family member.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Missed the application deadline
- •The death certificate was not submitted as an original or certified copy
Common reasons for rejection
- •The deceased was not eligible for benefits at the time of death
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Sterbegeld beantragen (Beihilfe)?▼
In der Regel ca. 30 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %