Rejected petition Reform Bereavement Payments to support children of divorced parents

I petition the government to update the Bereavement Support Payment criteria. The current system fails children whose parents are divorced, as the benefit is tied to the spouse.

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We propose a separate, automatic payment for surviving children to ensure they receive the financial security they deserve following the loss of a parent, independent of the surviving spouse's status.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757803

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Date submitted 27 February 2026
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