Apply for the funeral allowance (EFKA)
EFKA pays a funeral allowance to the spouse or to whoever paid for the funeral. The application is made online at efka.gov.gr with the funeral home's invoice. A small delay is fine, but don't let it slip away.
Steps
- Gather the funeral home invoice and the death certificate.
- Apply at efka.gov.gr (Benefits → Funeral expenses) using Taxisnet credentials.
- Provide the beneficiary's IBAN — the amount will be credited there.
Documents usually needed
- Death certificate
- Other documents (e.g. invoices)
Frequently asked questions
Who is entitled to the EFKA funeral allowance?
As a rule the spouse, or whoever paid for the funeral, when the deceased was a pensioner or an insured person meeting the requirements. The claim is filed in the name of the person who paid and holds the invoice.
What documents are needed for the funeral allowance?
The essentials: the funeral home invoice, the death certificate, and the claimant's IBAN. The application is submitted online at efka.gov.gr with Taxisnet credentials.
The deadlines and details of this process change and vary case by case. Confirm them with a lawyer or notary — this guide provides administrative guidance, not legal or tax advice.
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