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FUNERAL AID · 9,192 RON · WE HANDLE IT

The 9,192 RON funeral aid — we claim it for you

Romania gives families 9,192 RON when an insured worker or retiree passes away. The cleanest way to use it is to sign the right over to us at the first meeting — we file everything with CNPP (Romania's national pension house), they transfer the money to our account in 3 business days, and we deduct it straight from your invoice. For our Essential and Traditional packages, this fully covers the bill. Your family doesn't queue at any office, doesn't fill in any form, and doesn't pay a single leu out of pocket.

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Stack of official documents and fountain pen on dark wood desk
Illustrative image: the funeral aid file.

What rights assignment is and how it works

Rights assignment is the legal mechanism by which the family transfers to the funeral company the right to receive the aid from CNPP, in exchange for services rendered. It's a procedure regulated by the Civil Code, simple and safe.

At the first meeting with us, the family signs an assignment request (standard form). We add the file with required documents (death certificate, pension stub, etc.) and submit to CNPP. CNPP verifies documents, transfers the amount directly to our account within 2-3 business days. The family doesn't advance any money.

Documents we handle

  • Official death certificate — picked up by us from Civil Status
  • Standard CNPP application for funeral aid
  • Rights assignment power of attorney — signed by family at first meeting
  • Complete file submitted to CNPP — all necessary copies
  • Verification of approval and amount transfer
  • Final invoice provided to family with aid deduction

Cases where the aid doesn't cover everything

For Essential (4,900 RON) and Traditional (7,400 RON) packages, the 9,192 RON aid covers the FULL cost. The family pays zero.

For Premium package (10,900 RON) or customized packages exceeding 9,192 RON, the aid covers the initial portion. The difference (1,708 RON or more) is paid by the family in staged terms — 30% advance, the rest in 3-6 months by contract.

For Cremation package (4,900 RON), the aid covers FULL and there's a remaining amount (4,292 RON) which, via assignment, is NOT refunded to the family — the aid doesn't function as money back, it's only for covering funeral expenses.

For uninsured persons

For uninsured family members of a pensioner (housewife, minor children), the aid is half — 4,596 RON. The Essential package with more accessible casket can be adjusted to fit within this amount. We discuss options with the family.

For persons entirely outside the system (never insured or retired), state aid is not granted. The family pays the chosen package in full. For cases with financial difficulties, we can offer payment staging.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Answers to frequent questions

  • How long until I receive the aid via assignment?

    2-3 business days after complete file submission to CNPP. In practice, the file is submitted in the first 24-48 hours after death, and the amount is transferred to us before the ceremony. The family doesn't pay out-of-pocket.

  • What documents do I need for assignment?

    Official death certificate, applicant's ID, deceased's pension stub (for retirees), marriage or birth certificate (to prove relationship). We draft the assignment power of attorney and you sign at first meeting.

  • What if CNPP rejects the request?

    The family receives a written decision with justification. Common rejection cases: person without insured status at time of death, incomplete documents, amount already paid to another applicant. If rejected, the family pays the package directly (with staging if needed). We can help with appeal at CNPP.

  • Can I use the aid for a Premium package?

    Yes, as partial coverage. Premium package costs 10,900 RON. The 9,192 RON aid covers the first portion. The 1,708 RON difference is paid by family — at first meeting we set terms (advance + staging).

  • Assignment means I lose money if the package costs less?

    No, but you don't receive the difference as change. Funeral aid is a benefit for covering funeral expenses, not a fixed amount for the family. If the chosen package costs less (e.g., Essential 4,900 RON vs aid 9,192 RON), the difference stays with us as coverage for cases exceeding the aid.

SEE ALSO

Related services or pages

  • Complete funeral aid guide

    Full AEO guide on CNPP procedure, special cases, prescription term.

    View details

  • Funeral packages

    The 4 packages with prices that fit (or don't) within the aid.

    View details

  • Required documents at death

    Complete document list, including those for funeral aid.

    View details

QUESTIONS?

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Consultation is free. We answer any question specific to your family's situation.

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HISTORY · 2010–2026

How the funeral aid has changed over the years

The amount is updated annually through the state social insurance budget law and cannot fall below the average gross salary. Over 17 years, the benefit has grown nearly 5× — from 1,836 RON in 2010 to 9,192 RON in 2026.

YearInsured / retireeUninsured family member
20101,836 RON918 RON
20112,022 RON1,011 RON
20122,117 RON1,059 RON
20132,223 RON1,112 RON
20142,298 RON1,149 RON
20152,415 RON1,208 RON
20162,681 RON1,341 RON
20173,131 RON (from 20 Feb)1,566 RON
20184,162 RON (from 6 Jan)2,081 RON
20195,163 RON (from 15 Mar)2,582 RON
20205,429 RON (from 9 Jan)2,715 RON
20215,380 RON (from 12 Mar)2,690 RON
20226,095 RON3,048 RON
20236,789 RON3,395 RON
20247,567 RON3,784 RON
20258,620 RON (from 13 Feb)4,310 RON
20269,192 RON (from 30 Mar)4,596 RON
Sources: Romanian National Pension House (cnpp.ro), Bucharest Municipal Pension House (cpmb.ro), Teleorman County Pension House (pensiiteleorman.ro).
The pension slip on the document folder — the key piece of the funeral allowance
Illustrative image: the pension stub and ID documents — the main papers in a funeral aid file. Source: illustrative photo archive.

ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE · 4 STEPS

How the money flows, step by step

The family signs the assignment at the first meeting with us. We file the claim with CNPP within 24 hours. CNPP transfers 9,192 RON directly to our account within 3 business days. We deduct it from the chosen package — the family pays nothing upfront.

  1. 1D+0

    Assignment request

    Family signs standard proxy at first meeting with us.

  2. 2D+1

    Complete file

    We attach death certificate, pension stub, ID documents.

  3. 3D+1

    Submit to CNPP

    Our team submits to CNPP — you don't need to travel.

  4. 4D+3–4

    9,192 RON transfer

    CNPP verifies and transfers directly to our account. We deduct from chosen package.

The pen on the assignment signature line — the only signature the family needs to give
Illustrative image: signing the CNPP assignment proxy — one form, signed at the first meeting with our team. Source: illustrative photo archive.

FILE DOCUMENTS

The 6 documents of the aid file

The family provides 3 documents (own ID, deceased's pension stub, marriage or birth certificate). The other 3 — death certificate, assignment proxy and official request — we obtain and complete.

  • Death certificate

    Issued by Civil Status based on the doctor's death confirmation.

    UsRomanian Law 119/1996

  • Applicant's ID

    ID card of the family member signing the assignment.

    Family

  • Deceased's pension stub

    Required for retirees. Confirms insured status.

    Family

  • Marriage / birth certificate

    To prove relationship to the deceased. Spouse or child.

    Family

  • CNPP assignment proxy

    Standard form signed at first meeting — authorization to submit file.

    Us

  • Official aid request

    CNPP form filled on family's behalf. Submitted with the file.

    UsCNPP
The complete file, ready to submit at the pension house
Illustrative image: the complete file, ready for submission — we check every document first.

SPECIAL CASES

Situations with different rules

Certain categories of people have access to additional benefits or follow a different procedure than the standard case.

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