Funeral Grant (Sainik Welfare)
✓ Information verified — June 2026"Funeral Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, funeral Assistance of ₹12,000/- or ₹10,000/- is provided in the event of death of the ex-Serviceman (ESM) or of the Widow of the ESM respectively.
What You Get
- Funeral grant of ₹12,000 for ex-servicemen (ESM)
- Funeral grant of ₹10,000 for widows of ex-servicemen
- One-time financial assistance to help cover funeral and related expenses
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Deceased must be a registered ex-serviceman (ESM) or widow of an ex-serviceman
- Ex-serviceman or widow must have been a resident of Puducherry
- Applicant must be a family member or dependent of the deceased
- Death must have occurred and funeral expenses must be incurred
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Death Certificate
- 2. Service Records
- 3. Discharge Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Identity Proof
- 6. Address Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/fg-swRelated Schemes
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