Tell me about CPP death benefit
CPP death benefit
A one-time payment from the Canada Pension Plan to the estate or family of a person who paid into CPP and has died. It is $2,500, plus a possible $2,500 top-up, for up to $5,000.
Program in Canada-wide. Government benefits Money, grants & charity
Who qualifies:
- The person who died paid into CPP long enough
- You are the executor, funeral payer, spouse or kin
What you need to apply:
- Form ISP1200 if you apply by mail
We last read this on 5 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
How to reach them
- Apply on their application form.
- Questions? 1-800-277-9914
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Where else they are
Their website is canada.ca/.../cpp-death-benefit.html.
Good to know
- For whomThe estate's executor, or if none, the person who paid funeral costs, the surviving spouse or partner, or next of kin.
- CostFree
- Their stepsApply online in My Service Canada Account, or by mail with form ISP1200. An executor should apply within 60 days of the death. Payment usually comes 6 to 12 weeks after they get your application.
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We read this on their own website on 5 October 2026.
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