The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006

[F1Funeral expensesU.K.

32.—(1) Where paragraph (2) applies the Secretary of State shall make an award for funeral expenses of £2,200.

(2) This paragraph applies where—

(a)a member of the armed forces dies on or after 6th April 2009;

(b)the death of the member was due to service before 6th April 2005;

(c)the funeral of that member has taken place; and

(d)within three months of the funeral of the deceased member, either—

(i)a claim is made for funeral expenses, or

(ii)an enquiry is made in person, in writing or orally to the Secretary of State or to an authorised agent, about claiming funeral expenses and a claim is made for such expenses within three months of the date the claim form is sent in response to the enquiry.]

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