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The death benefit from the Seguridad Social (auxilio por defunción) is a one-off payment of €46.50, and the widow's or widower's pension amounts to between 52% and 70% of the regulatory base. We know that arranging these benefits in the midst of grief is exhausting; here we explain everything calmly. You will find: the auxilio por defunción and who can claim it · the widow's or widower's pension, its amounts and 2026 requirements · other routes such as Muface, Isfas and municipal support · the paperwork and deadlines with the INSS. Each family decides at its own pace what to arrange first.
Complete guide to the widow's pension in Spain 2026: requirements, percentage (52-70%), how to apply at the INSS, documents and special cases explained.
The auxilio por defuncion is Spain's only direct state funeral aid: EUR 46.50. How to apply, requirements, deadlines and alternatives for funeral costs.