What is the size of the funeral benefit in 2023 in Belarus?

The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences in every person’s life. In addition to mental pain and grief, relatives and friends are faced with a difficult question: “how to pay for the funeral of the deceased?” Because Funeral services are quite expensive; this cost item becomes unaffordable for many families. Fortunately, the country has a system of funeral benefits that helps the relatives of the deceased person in such a difficult situation. The amount of the funeral benefit is not a constant amount. It is reviewed every month.

Amount of funeral benefit in Belarus

From May 1, 2023, the amount of funeral payments is 1814.2 rubles. The benefit allows you to cover all expenses for funeral services in Minsk related to funerals, purchase of ritual accessories, etc. The assistance is provided one-time.

Who is eligible to receive benefits?

In accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, citizens who are close relatives of the deceased can apply for funeral benefits. Such relatives include:

• spouse);
• parents;
• children;
• brothers and sisters.

The law allows that persons who were not related to the deceased can also receive benefits.

What documents must be provided to receive funeral benefits?

To receive benefits you must provide:

• statement;
• death certificate;
• a document confirming the relationship between the applicant and the deceased (for example, a birth certificate);
• document confirming the identity of the applicant (passport or other identification document).

How and where can you get a funeral benefit?

To receive benefits, you must contact the relevant social protection authority:

• Department of Social Protection of the District Population;
• city department of social protection of the population.

The applicant must present all required documents and complete the application. After this, specialists from the social protection agency will review it and make a decision on granting or denying benefits for organizing a funeral in Minsk or another city in Belarus.

Help from specialists

City Ritual Service LLC is ready to provide assistance in obtaining benefits to all residents of Belarus. Experienced specialists will answer all questions and tell you whether you are entitled to receive benefits and in what amount. You can find out all the details by calling: +375445053845, +375447298189. In addition, the company provides a wide range of funeral services at the highest level: transportation of bodies, funeral agent, embalming, storage of the body in the morgue, cremation, 200 load, transportation of ashes, grave digging, coffin bearers, cleaning after death, family burial, organization of wakes and etc.

With the support of specialists, you will receive payment promptly, bypassing all bureaucratic delays.