What happens to your pension when you die

Information for all members about your pension benefits.

Benefits payable for active members

If you die as an active member of the LGPS, the following benefits may be payable:

  • a lump sum death grant, provided you are under age 75 at the date of death
  • a pension for your spouse, registered civil partner or, subject to certain qualifying conditions, your eligible cohabiting partner (if you were a member of the LGPS on or after 1 April 2008)
  • a child's pension, payable to all eligible children. An eligible child must be under age 23 and in full time education or vocational training. The amount of pension depends on the number of eligible children you have and whether a partner's pension is being paid as well