Any person who contributed to the Canada Pension Plan based on minimum contribution requirements may be entitled to death benefits upon their demise. A lump sum benefit is payable to the estate or the person responsible for funeral costs. The maximum is $2,500.00. The surviving spouse is entitled to a monthly benefit which is a portion of the deceased's CPP retirement benefit and any children of the deceased are entitled to a monthly benefit up to the age of 18, or until they are 25 if a full time student.
We can complete all application forms on your behalf and we also can certify any copies of supporting documents that are required to be submitted with the application. All the family needs to do is sign the application and we look after the rest.
If you need further information directly from Income Security Programs they may be reached at 1-800-277-9914.