For deferred members who left before 1 April 2008, the death grant if they die whilst still a deferred member is their deferred lump sum, including cost of living increases from the date of leaving to date of death.

Choosing who receives the death grant

You can choose who should receive any death grant by filling in death grant 'expression of wish' form. If you have not filled in a death grant nomination form and would like to do so, please contact us. If you do this, we can pay any money due quickly, and inheritance tax will not be taken from the death grant.