Death Grant Process: Confirmation

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A decision made 16 January 2025:

Decision Reference: MD-SOSEC-2025-28		Public
Subject: Confirmation of Death Grant process
Report Title: WR - Confirmation of Death Grant process		Public
Decision(s): The Minister decided to confirm the process for paying Death Grants, which was changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, and which now includes paying the Death Grant directly to the funeral directors in the appropriate circumstances.
Reason for Decision(s): During the COVID-19 pandemic, Employment, Social Security and Housing streamlined the process for claiming and paying Death Grants. The updated process has improved the customer service experience for all parties including bereaved families, the Office of the Superintendent Registrar (who are now more involved in the process) and funeral directors. The process is also more efficient and quicker to administer. The Social Security (Death Grant) (Jersey) Order 1974 and Social Security (Claims and Payments) (Jersey) Order 1974 provide the Minister for Social Security with discretion in how the benefit is paid, as outlined in the accompanying report.
Resource Implications: There are no new financial implications to this decision.
Action Required: Department to take necessary action.
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for Social Security
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):