How To Claim SASSA Funeral Benefits Sassa will cover all Funeral cost spent over a deceased person but not every relative can claim for it only eligible one allowed to Apply for SASSA Funeral Benefitst this page well discussed the Application process.
What is SASSA Funeral Benefits
SASSA funeral benefits are given to those grant holders who have not withdrawn their grant payment from the account and have died. Because their family has spent money for their funeral ceremonies and their burial, they can apply for unclaimed benefits like funeral benefits.
SASSA Funeral Benefits Eligiblity to Claim
- You can only claim the unclaimed benefit if the beneficiary didn’t collect their grant for the month they died. If they collected it, you won’t be eligible.
- Only a legal representative or the deceased’s next of kin can claim the benefit to cover funeral costs.
- Important: You cannot collect the unclaimed benefit directly.
SASSA Funeral Policy
Here are some points related to SASSA funeral policies you need to keep in mind while you’re planning to claim such benefits.
- Only you as the blood relative or in the first relation person of the deceased person can claim only the benefits that the deceased person hasn’t claimed.
- You will not get any grant payment if you fail to claim the funeral benefits for the next month of the burial.
- The expense report should be presented to SASSA in order to claim the death benefits.
- You’ll not get any additional amount if the actual cost of burial exceeds the cost you presented to SASSA through receipt.
- All the expenses should be presented on receipts that are only digitally printed.
How To Claim SASSA Funeral Benefits
Steps to Claim:
1. Inform SASSA about the Death:
- Call the SASSA toll-free number 0800 60 10 11 to inform them about the beneficiary’s passing.
- The call centre is open on weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM.
2. Gather Required Documents:
- Death Certificate of the deceased beneficiary.
- South African ID Card of the deceased SASSA member.
- Your ID Card (the person claiming the benefit).
- Receipt or invoice showing the total amount spent on funeral expenses.
- Proof of your relationship with the deceased (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate).
3. Visit Your Nearest SASSA Office:
- Locate your closest SASSA office and confirm their operating hours. Most offices operate Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
- Be prepared for queues and wait for your turn.
4. Submit Documents to SASSA Representative:
- Inform the official you’re there to claim unclaimed funeral benefits.
- Provide all the required documents.
- The representative will verify the documents and initiate the processing.
5. Wait for Payment:
- SASSA typically takes 24 to 72 hours to verify and process the payment.
- If you don’t receive an update within 72 hours, call the SASSA helpline at 0800 60 10 11.
FAQ
How many months does sassa pay after death
As it is linked to the Home Affairs population register, SASSA will be immediately notified when a death is registered, and will then cancel the grant on the last day of the month in which the person died.
