Spouse's Pension

If you die before your husband or wife, he or she, as your widower or widow, will become entitled to part of your pension for the rest of his or her life. Local Government dependant spouse's pensions no longer cease upon re-marriage to another person.

Long-term Widow's Pension

If you die before your wife she will become entitled to a long-term widow's pension. A long-term widow's pension is equal to 1/160th of your final pay (i.e. the pay used to calculate your pension) times your total membership. To this is added full inflation proofing and the pension is payable for life.

Long-term Widower's Pension

If you die before your husband he will become entitled to a long-term widower's pension. A long-term widower's pension is equal to 1/160th of your final pay (i.e. the pay used to calculate your pension) times your membership (if you retired after1 April 1998 this calculation is based on your membership built up since 1st April 1972). To this is added full inflation proofing and the pension is payable for life.