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Benefits after the loss of a loved one in Greece
The benefits that may apply to you in this situation. Each page explains amounts, eligibility and how to apply, with a link to the official source.
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Funeral Expenses Allowance
One-off reimbursement of funeral expenses to the person who arranged the funeral of an insured person or pensioner; the amount differs by former insurance fund.
Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ — Πίνακας Ποσών Εξόδων Κηδείας
Right of Public-Sector Appointment for Relatives of Victims and for the Injured of the Tempi Rail Disaster (Law 5039/2023, Art. 61)
One family member of each person who died in the Tempi railway accident (28/2/2023) can be appointed to the public sector or the wider public sector without a competition. The same right applies to those who were treated in an intensive care unit (ICU) or have a permanent disability of at least 67% as a result of the accident (it passes to a spouse, child, parent or sibling if they cannot be appointed).
Body: Υπουργείο Εσωτερικών — Δικαίωμα διορισμού (άρθρο 61 ν.5039/2023)
Special Pension for People Injured in the Tempi Rail Accident and Families of the Victims (Art. 57, Law 5039/2023)
A monthly special pension equal to 4 times the full national pension for people left with a disability of 50% or more by the Tempi rail accident (28/02/2023) and for the families of those who died.
Body: Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών — Γενικό Λογιστήριο του Κράτους, Διεύθυνση Εισοδηματικής Πολιτικής (Τμήμα Ε΄)
Funeral Expenses for a Deceased Uninsured Elderly Pensioner (OPEKA)
OPEKA refunds up to €800 of funeral expenses to the person who arranged the funeral of an uninsured elderly pensioner under Law 1296/1982.
Body: ΜΙΤΟΣ — Απόδοση εξόδων κηδείας σε περίπτωση θανάτου ανασφάλιστου υπερήλικα
ΕΔΟΕΑΠ allowances and grants (insured press and media staff)
ΕΔΟΕΑΠ, the auxiliary insurance and health-care fund of journalists and media staff, pays its insured members and their family members a birth allowance, large-family and single-parent allowances, a funeral grant, cover for special schools and day centres, and allowances for some serious illnesses.
Body: ΕΔΟΕΑΠ (Ενιαίος Δημοσιογραφικός Οργανισμός Επικουρικής Ασφαλίσεως και Περιθάλψεως)
Annual Financial Aid for Orphaned Children of Hellenic Police and Fire Service Personnel (Orphans' Aid Account)
Once a year, financial aid is given to unmarried minor orphans of police officers and firefighters who were serving until their death. The surviving parent or the child's guardian applies.
Body: Ίδρυμα «Μέριμνας και Αριστείας Ελληνικής Αστυνομίας» (Ν.Π.Δ.Δ.)
One-off Financial Aid for Hellenic Police Personnel from the Special Aid Account (death, serious illness, incapacity, natural disaster)
One-off financial aid for police personnel (serving, or up to 10 years after retirement) and their families, in case of death, incapacity, serious illness, natural disaster or the death of a spouse or child. The application is filed with the Foundation with the supporting documents.
Body: Ίδρυμα «Μέριμνας και Αριστείας Ελληνικής Αστυνομίας» (Ν.Π.Δ.Δ.)
One-off financial aid for police staff from the TAPASA Special Account (Law 826/1978)
One-off aid for serving police officers and civilian staff of the Hellenic Police who are members of the Special Account, for serious or hard-to-treat illness, illness in the line of duty, assisted reproduction, natural disaster or death. Apply through POL, by post or at the fund.
Body: ΤΑ.Π.Α.Σ.Α. — Τομέας Πρόνοιας Αστυνομικών, Ειδικός Λογαριασμός ν.826/78
Municipal coverage of burial costs for people without means
The municipality (or, if it has no funds for it, the region) can pay the costs of burying, or moving the remains of, a person who lived without means. The relatives must declare that they cannot pay (or there must be no relatives), and the municipal council must approve it.
Body: Διαύγεια: Δήμος Δυτικής Αχαΐας (εφαρμογή του άρθρου 526 ν. 5314/2026)
Monthly dividend from the Armed Forces mutual funds (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Retired career military personnel who receive a main pension get a monthly dividend from their branch's mutual fund (Army, Navy or Air Force). After the death of the shareholder or dividend holder, the dividend passes to the eligible family members. The Army (EKOEMS) and the Navy (EKOEMN) also pay an extra monthly financial support.
Body: mitos.gov.gr — Εθνικό Μητρώο Διοικητικών Διαδικασιών (ΜΤΑ, ΜΤΣ, ΜΤΝ, ΕΚΟΕΜΣ, ΕΚΟΕΜΝ)
War Pensions / Pensions for War & National Resistance Victims
A monthly, lifelong pension for people who suffered a lasting loss of working capacity (at least 10% for war invalids, 25% for others) in war, in the National Resistance, in the struggle against the Dictatorship or from a terrorist act, and for the families of those killed or missing.
Body: Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών — Γενική Γραμματεία Δημοσιονομικής Πολιτικής, Διεύθυνση Εισοδηματικής Πολιτικής (αιτήσεις και στις Περιφερειακές Ενότητες)
Widow(er)'s Pension (Death of Spouse)
The surviving spouse or civil-partnership party is entitled to a pension regardless of age, subject to marriage-duration and the deceased's insurance conditions.
Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ
Orphan's pension (death of a parent)
A survivor's pension for the unmarried children of a deceased insured person or pensioner, up to age 24, or for life if they became unable to do any gainful work before 24. Children who lost both parents and have a severe disability get 100% of the higher parental pension.
Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ
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Dormant Bank Accounts – Preventing Escheatment and Heir Claims
Holders of a bank account with no activity for a long period; heirs of a deceased person who may have a dormant or forgotten account
Under review
Reduced Conscription Duration for Single-Parent/Orphaned Family Sons
The only or eldest son of a parent who has died, of an unmarried mother, of a widowed parent, or of a parent aged 70+ or with a disability of 67% or more serves a reduced 9- or 6-month term.
Body: Υπ. Εθνικής ΆμυναςUnder review