Many people need help with the expenses surrounding the death of a relative, quite apart from the emotional upset of a bereavement.

Whatever the circumstances, Prospect will pay an immediate lump sum of five times the higher national rate subscription to the dependant of a deceased member (except retired members). This is worth £945 in 2009.

A dependant is defined as the spouse or child under 18 of the deceased, or other legitimate claim.

Applications should be channelled through your local Prospect representative to the Finance department at New Prospect House. Where this is not possible, write direct to the Finance department at the address below, preferably enclosing a copy of the death certificate.

New Prospect House
8 Leake Street
London
SE1 7NN