CPP death benefit
CPP death benefit is a program run by Employment and Social Development Canada that gives up to $5,000 to the estate's executor, or if none, the person who paid funeral costs, the surviving spouse or partner, or next of kin. Checked on the official page on October 5, 2026.
Up to $5,000
You likely qualify if: The person who died paid into CPP long enough; You are the executor, funeral payer, spouse or kin.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on October 5, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
A one-time payment from the Canada Pension Plan to the estate or family of a person who paid into CPP and has died. It is $2,500, plus a possible $2,500 top-up, for up to $5,000.
Who qualifies
The estate's executor, or if none, the person who paid funeral costs, the surviving spouse or partner, or next of kin.
You likely qualify if:
- The person who died paid into CPP long enough
- You are the executor, funeral payer, spouse or kin
What to bring
- Form ISP1200 if you apply by mail
Dates
The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.
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