Financial assistance may be provided to assist members and dependants when a death occurs.
This Part describes assistance that may be available on the death of a member, a former member or a dependant.
This Part contains the following Divisions.
Division 1 Funeral costs, floral and non-floral tributes for deceased members or former members
Division 2 Assistance on death of a dependant in Australia
If a deceased member was also a dependant of a member the conditions and benefits that apply are those set out in Division 1.
See: Division 1, Funeral costs, floral and non-floral tributes for deceased members
To be eligible for reimbursement of approved costs under this Part, the claimant must submit all relevant invoices and receipts to the Defence Community Organisation.
Application to Reservists: Yes, in certain circumstances.
Further info
Contact
Defence Family Helpline
1800 624 608
Defence Service Centre
1800 DEFENCE (1800 333 362)
Defence Pay and Conditions is a Defence People Group website.