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It takes up to 72 hours for GEPF to pay funeral benefits after death of a pensioner. The amount is R15 000 for the funeral of the pensioner who has died. This amount is also payable for the funeral of a pensioner’s spouse or life partner.
For the funeral of an eligible child, the benefit is R6 000.Wherever possible. The benefit is paid out as a cash lump sum and is taxable.
The person claiming the funeral benefit must provide the following documents:
- A correct and completed Funeral Benefit Claim Z300 form.
- An original certified copy of the death certificate issued by the Department of Home Affairs that is not older than six months.
- A certified copy –not older than six months, of the green bar-coded identity document, passport or birth certificate or in the case of a minor child of the deceased if applicable.
- An original certified copy not older than six months of the applicant’s green bar-coded identity document or passport.
- A correct and completed Banking Particulars Z894 form. If this form is not completed and provided, the benefit will be paid via the Post Office.