Claim SASSA Funeral Benefits in 2025
When a SASSA beneficiary passes away without collecting their approved monthly grant, any unclaimed funds remaining on their SASSA card are claimable by a legal representative or nearest family member. These funds are treated as SASSA death benefits and may assist with covering funeral expenses. However, you cannot claim SASSA funeral benefits if the grant was already withdrawn before the beneficiary’s death, as no further claims can be processed in the month after.
Claim SASSA Funeral Benefits
In South Africa, families often face uncertainty when trying to claim SASSA funeral benefits after a loved one passes away. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that only the deceased’s legal representative or family members are eligible to claim uncollected grant payments, including the SRD R350 grant, Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, and Child Support Grant.
Only the deceased’s legal representative or family members can claim the unclaimed grant payment for SRD R350 grant and any other social grant. The claim must be made for the month in which the beneficiary passed away and did not collect their approved grant SASSA payment. This allows you to withdraw all unclaimed funds remaining in the deceased beneficiary’s SASSA card.
How to Claim SASSA Grant Funds After Beneficiary Death
- Visit your nearest SASSA office on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
- Inform the official that you are there to claim unclaimed grant funds from a deceased beneficiary’s account.
- Submit the following required documents:
- The original ID of the deceased SASSA beneficiary
- A certified copy of the death certificate
- Your South African ID (if you are the claimant)
- Proof of relationship, such as a marriage certificate (for spouses) or a birth certificate (for children or other relatives)
- The officer will review your request and confirm any unclaimed SASSA balance.
- After verification, the unclaimed grant funds from the deceased person’s account will be released to you for collection.
Who Qualifies For SASSA Funeral Benefits?
According to official SASSA policy, the deceased beneficiary spouse, children, siblings, or a legally appointed representative of the deceased are qualified to claim the unpaid grant for the month in which the beneficiary passed away, but only if the funds were not withdrawn before death. Any uncollected balance on the deceased’s account may be released once all verification steps are completed.
Can You Claim SASSA Funeral Benefits Online?
You can claim SASSA funeral benefits online by submitting a request through the official SASSA WhatsApp number. Once verified, the claim is usually processed within 3 business days, and the unclaimed funds will be available for withdrawal from the deceased’s SASSA card.
Are There SASSA Funeral Benefits For Pensioners?
Pensioners receiving the SASSA Older Persons Grant may leave unclaimed funds on their SASSA cards if they pass away before withdrawing their monthly payment. In such a case, any legal family member may claim the remaining amount. This applies to the Old Age Grant as well as any other linked SASSA Grant In Aid.
How Many Months Does SASSA Pay After Death?
SASSA does not continue paying grants after a beneficiary’s death. Grant payments stop immediately once SASSA is notified of the death or when the Department of Home Affairs updates its records. However, if the beneficiary passed away before withdrawing their last approved payment, that single month’s grant may still be claimed by a legal representative or close family member.
What Is The SASSA Funeral Policy?
SASSA does not offer a specific funeral policy or a fixed funeral grant. The agency is primarily responsible for managing and distributing social grants. SASSA may refer cases to the National Funeral Directors’ Association of Southern Africa (NFDA) to provide dignified burials for beneficiaries who are unable to cover funeral costs.
- NFDA Contact Phone: +27 11 825 3539
- Email: info@nfda.org.za
SASSA Contact Details
- Toll-Free Number: 0800 60 10 11
- SASSA WhatsApp Number: 082 046 8553
- SASSA Email: grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za
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