CWU Member's Death Benefit Nominee Form
THE FORM IS THE CWU DEATH BENEFIT NOMINEE FORM
as a cwu union member part of the entitlements of your membership is to nominate a recipient to a death benefit grant please find a form below
Death grant for members currently stands at £1,133
Next of kin should contact the branch of the deceased in the first instance.
Please find the contact details of the CWU Scotland No2 branch on the bottom of the form you can download and fill in which is then registered with CWU headquarters. Thank you
The CWU death benefit for members is £1,133 as of 1st October 2025.
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) death benefit is a one-off payment made to the nominated beneficiary or next of kin of a deceased member. As of 1st October 2025, the payment amount is £1,133 in accordance with CWU Rule 4.1.11 cwu.org+1. This benefit is intended to provide financial support to the family or nominated individual following the death of a union member.
Eligibility and Claim Process
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Eligible recipients: The payment is made to the member’s nominated beneficiary. If no nomination exists, the next of kin should contact the relevant CWU branch cwu.org.
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Updating beneficiaries: Members can update or add their death beneficiary by contacting the CWU membership department at membership@cwu.org cwu.org.
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Claiming the benefit: The next of kin should initially contact the branch of the deceased member. For further assistance, the CWU finance department contacts are Alice Collins or Beata Piotrowska cwu.org.
Tax Considerations
The CWU death benefit may be paid directly to the nominated individual rather than forming part of the estate. If paid directly, it is generally not subject to Inheritance Tax, but if it is paid to the estate, it could be included in the estate value for tax purposes MoneySavingExpert.com. It is advisable to check the payment letter or consult the Probate Office for clarification.