DWP Bereavement Service Helpline

From 11 April 2022, the way citizens contact DWP Bereavement Services has changed. Citizens will now be able to access the following bereavement services through a single phone number 0800 151 2012:​

• Report a death, provide information and find out what support is available following a bereavement

• Make a new or, manage an existing claim for Bereavement Benefit or Bereavement Support Payment

• Make a new or, manage an existing claim for Funeral Expenses Payments

• Request State Pension updates following the death of a spouse or civil partner