Benefits
Allowance for transportation of the deceased
Covers expenses when the deceased’s body has to be transported over a certain distance.
The person who is covering the expenses of the funeral can apply for support for the transportation of the deceased.
Cover is limited to necessary transportation expenses to the nearest natural cemetery in relation to the place where the deceased was resident at the time of their death. Alternatively, transportation to and from the nearest crematorium.
The deceased is considered to be resident at the place where they had their registered address according to the National Registry, unless their last registered address was due to a stay in an institution. The same applies if the deceased was living with a relative due to their need for care. In such cases, we cover expenses for the nearest burial ground from the previously registered address.
If the reason for the change of registered address is not the need for care, the closest burial ground from the address at the time of death applies, regardless of whether the deceased/next of kin wants another burial ground.
In order to receive allowance for transportation of the deceased
- the deceased must have been a member of the Norwegian National Insurance Schemeat the time of their death
- the death must have occurred in Norway
- the transportation must be within Norway’s borders
- the transportation distance from the place of death to the cemetery must be more than 20 kilometres
Nav may make an exception from the 20 km limit if
- the distance to the nearest funeral directors is very great or
- it is necessary to take a ferry and there is a long waiting time or
- it is necessary to rent a ferry or
- the death occurs during a temporary stay in another Nordic country
Special rules apply if the death was due to an occupational injury. There are also special rules if the death occurs outside Norway.
EEA nationals who die during a temporary stay in Norway may also be entitled to transportation of the deceased in Norway.
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Support is limited to expenses for the most affordable natural mode of transport (train, aeroplane, hearse, etc.) and the most affordable natural route.
You may also be entitled to support for actual, necessary expenses in connection with the funeral.
Funeral grant
Benefits
If the requirements for reimbursement of expenses related to transportation of a deceased person are met, you will be reimbursed for your documented expenses minus a user fee. The user fee is NOK 2,868.
Transportation of a deceased person from Norway to another country is not covered by this allowance. If a person dies abroad, transportation of the deceased to Norway is only reimbursed in a few cases.
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The deadline for application is at the latest 6 months from the date of death. Exemption from this deadline may be granted in special cases.
The person who covers the expenses of transportation of the deceased is entitled to this allowance and can apply for it.
You can apply digitally online or send a paper application to Nav by post. It is important that you fill in all the relevant fields in the application form and submit all the necessary documentation, so that your case can be processed promptly. You will be notified as you fill in the application if you need to provide documentation of any of the information you have provided.
If you apply for reimbursement of expenses related to transportation of the deceased, you must attach an itemised invoice or other documentation from a funeral director’s specifying
- the exact route followed by the hearse (exact address of the deceased’s home, the hospital or nursing home, churches, cemetery, chapel of rest and funeral directors)
- the distance in kilometres that the deceased has been transported
- an invoice or customer ID number (“KID number”)
If there are special conditions linked to transportation, you must provide an explanation.
You can contact Nav for more information and guidance, and/or help filling out the application form.
You will receive a written decision once your application has been processed.
Processing time for applications
The processing time is the time from when we receive your application until we have made a decision. Remember that we need all the necessary documentation to process your application.
Case concerns | Expected case processing time |
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Application | 18 weeks |
Have you received a decision from us that you think is wrong? You can complain to the Nav Unit that issued the decision. They will reassess your case. If they do not agree with your complaint, they will forward it to the Nav Appeals Management Unit.
Complain about a decision
The decision will have information about how to proceed if you want to complain, where to send your complaint and the term of complaint. If you have questions about the decision, you can contact us.
Appeal a decision
If you disagree with the decision of your complaint from the the Nav Appeals Management Unit, you can, with some exceptions, appeal the decision. The deadline for appealing is stated in the decision.
Processing time for applications
The processing time is the time from when we receive your application until we have made a decision. Remember that we need all the necessary documentation to process your application.
Case concerns | Expected case processing time |
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Application | 18 weeks |
Processing time for complaints and appeals
Have you received a decision from us that you think is wrong? You can complain to the Nav Unit that issued the decision. They will reassess your case. If they do not agree with your complaint, they will forward it to the Nav Appeals Management Unit.
Case concerns | Expected case processing time |
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Complaint to the Nav unit | 25 weeks |
Complaint to the Nav Appeals Management Unit | 12 weeks |
Appeals to the Nav Appeals Management Unit | 12 weeks |
You or the person covering the transportation of the deceased will receive a lump sum once the application has been processed.
If you choose to grant authority to the funeral directors, they will receive the money.
Updated 11/12/2024
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