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Romanian funeral grant in 2026: amounts and what changed

In 2026 the Romanian state funeral grant is 9,192 RON for the death of an insured worker or pensioner, and 4,596 RON for the death of an uninsured family member. Both amounts increased from 30 March 2026 — before that date the grant stood at 8,620 RON (4,310 RON for uninsured family members). The increase follows the average gross monthly salary used in the 2026 social insurance budget. This guide covers the exact 2026 figures, what changed, and how to claim.

Updated: 23 June 20261,400 wordsReviewed by Andrei
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The 2026 grant amounts

The amount changed mid-year. The table shows both figures:

The pension slip on the document folder — the key piece of the funeral allowance
Illustrative image: the documents used to establish the funeral grant in 2026.
PeriodInsured / pensionerUninsured family member
1 January – 29 March 20268,620 RON4,310 RON
From 30 March 20269,192 RON4,596 RON
Romanian funeral grant in 2026 — by period. The amount in force on the date of death applies. Source: CNPP.
CNPP — funeral grant

What changed from 30 March 2026

From 30 March 2026, the grant for an insured worker or pensioner rose to 9,192 RON, and the grant for an uninsured family member rose to 4,596 RON.

The amount that applies is always the one in force on the date of death. For a death before 30 March, the earlier figure applies; for any death from 30 March onward, the higher figure applies.

Why the amount changes each year

The funeral grant tracks the average gross monthly salary used to build the state social insurance budget. By law it cannot be lower than that salary.

For 2026, that salary is 9,192 RON, which is why the grant for an insured person's death equals that figure.

Who gets the half amount

When an uninsured family member of an insured person or pensioner dies — a stay-at-home spouse, a dependent child — the grant is half: 4,596 RON in 2026.

If the deceased had no connection to the Romanian social insurance system at all, different rules apply — see the guide on funeral aid for uninsured persons.

How to claim in 2026

File at the territorial pension house (casa de pensii) that covered the deceased, with a standard application and supporting documents — death certificate, your ID, proof of relationship, and proof of funeral costs.

Payment is made within 3 business days. The right to claim runs for 3 years from the date on the death certificate.

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Illustrative image: the file for the funeral grant, submitted to the pension house.

How much of the funeral cost does the grant cover

The 9,192 RON grant covers a significant share of a modest funeral. Our Essential Package is designed to fit within it.

See also the 2026 funeral grant guide for more detail and examples.

How we help

We confirm entitlement, prepare the file, and submit it to the pension house so the family receives the 2026 amount quickly and without hassle.

We answer day and night. For a no-obligation conversation, call us or read more about the funeral grant.

STEP BY STEP

Steps summary

  1. 01

    Identify the amount that applied on the date of death

    From 30 March 2026 — 9,192 RON (insured) or 4,596 RON (uninsured family member). Before that date — 8,620 RON or 4,310 RON respectively.

  2. 02

    Prepare the file

    Death certificate, your ID, proof of relationship, and proof of funeral costs.

  3. 03

    File at the pension house

    At the deceased's territorial pension house (casa de pensii). Payment within 3 business days.

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FREQUENT QUESTIONS

What families ask most often

  • How much is the Romanian funeral grant in 2026?

    From 30 March 2026: 9,192 RON for an insured worker or pensioner; 4,596 RON for an uninsured family member. At the start of the year the amounts were 8,620 RON and 4,310 RON respectively.

  • What changed in 2026?

    From 30 March 2026 the grant rose from 8,620 RON to 9,192 RON for insured persons, and from 4,310 RON to 4,596 RON for uninsured family members.

  • Which amount applies to a death in February 2026?

    The amount in force at the start of the year — 8,620 RON for an insured person, 4,310 RON for an uninsured family member. The applicable figure is always the one in force on the date of death.

  • Why did the grant increase?

    Because the average gross monthly salary used in the 2026 social insurance budget was set at 9,192 RON, and the law ties the grant to that figure.

  • How much does an uninsured family member receive in 2026?

    Half the grant — 4,596 RON from 30 March 2026 — if the deceased was an uninsured family member of an insured person or pensioner.

  • How do I claim the grant in 2026?

    File at the deceased's territorial pension house (casa de pensii) with the standard application and supporting documents — death certificate, ID, proof of relationship, proof of costs. Payment within 3 business days.

  • How quickly is the grant paid in 2026?

    Within 3 business days of filing a complete application, by cash or bank transfer.

  • How long do I have to claim for a 2026 death?

    3 years from the date on the death certificate, under the general limitation period.

  • Is the amount the same across Romania in 2026?

    Yes. The grant is set nationally, so the amount is the same regardless of which pension house you file at.

  • Is the 2026 grant taxable?

    No. The funeral grant is not taxed and cannot be seized for debts.

  • Who pays the grant in 2026?

    CNPP — the National Public Pension House (Casa Națională de Pensii Publice) — through the territorial pension houses, for insured workers and pensioners.

  • Can I still claim for a 2025 death?

    Yes. The right to claim runs for 3 years from the date on the death certificate. For a 2025 death the applicable amount is what was in force at the date of death — 8,620 RON.

  • Will the amount change again after 2026?

    The 9,192 RON figure applies from 30 March 2026. Any further change would come with the next year's social insurance budget law.

  • Is the 2026 amount tied to the minimum wage?

    No — it is tied to the average gross monthly salary used in the social insurance budget (9,192 RON in 2026), not the minimum wage.

  • What documents do I need to claim in 2026?

    Standard application form, death certificate, your ID, proof of relationship, proof of funeral costs. For employed deceased persons, add an employer certificate confirming insured status.

  • Where do I file in 2026?

    At the territorial pension house (casa de pensii) that covered the deceased, based on their registered address. We prepare and submit the file on your behalf.

  • Is the amount the same for pensioners and salaried workers in 2026?

    Yes. 9,192 RON applies to both from 30 March 2026 — there is no distinction between retirees and employed contributors.

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