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Romanian funeral grant amount: how much is it in 2026

The Romanian state funeral grant is 9,192 RON when an insured worker or pensioner passes away, and 4,596 RON when an uninsured family member of a pensioner dies. Both figures apply from 30 March 2026. The amount is set every year in the state social insurance budget law and cannot be lower than the average gross monthly salary used to draw up that budget. Payment comes within 3 business days of filing. This guide explains the amounts, how they are calculated, and who receives them.

Updated: 23 June 20261,400 wordsReviewed by Andrei
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How much is the grant

The amount depends on the deceased's status. The table shows both 2026 figures:

The pension slip on the document folder — the key piece of the funeral allowance
Illustrative image: the pension stub and documents used to establish entitlement to the funeral grant.
Situation2026 amount
Death of an insured worker or pensioner9,192 RON
Death of an uninsured family member4,596 RON
Romanian funeral grant amount in 2026. Amounts valid from 30 March 2026. Source: CNPP.
CNPP — funeral grant

How the amount is set

The funeral grant is fixed each year in the state social insurance budget law. By law it cannot fall below the average gross monthly salary used to build that budget.

For 2026, the average gross salary used in the budget calculation is 9,192 RON — which is why the grant for an insured person's death equals that same figure.

When the deceased was an insured worker or pensioner

If the deceased had an employment contract, was drawing a pension, or was receiving unemployment benefit, the grant is the full amount — 9,192 RON in 2026.

The grant is paid once, to whoever bore the funeral costs. See also the funeral grant hub.

When the deceased was an uninsured family member

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

For situations where the deceased had no connection to the social insurance system at all, there are other routes explained in the guide on funeral aid for uninsured persons.

Who can receive the grant

The grant goes to whoever bore the funeral costs — a family member, a relative, or any other person or legal entity that can prove they paid. The degree of kinship does not matter; what matters is proof of payment.

Only one claim is accepted per death, filed with a single application at the pension house that handled the deceased's file.

When the grant is paid

Payment is made within 3 business days of filing — by cash at the pension house cashier or by bank transfer, whichever you choose on the application form.

The right to claim the grant is subject to the general limitation period of 3 years from the date on the death certificate.

The itemized invoice beside the pension slip — the settlement, line by line
Illustrative image: the funeral grant, paid within a few days, covers part of the funeral cost.

How the grant compares to funeral costs

The 9,192 RON grant covers a meaningful share of a sober funeral. Our Essential Package is designed to fit within that amount.

See also the guide on what a funeral costs in Romania for a complete picture of typical expenses.

How we help

We confirm entitlement, prepare the file, and submit it to the pension house so the family receives the payment quickly — no queues, no office visits.

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

    Check the deceased's status

    Insured worker or pensioner — full amount, 9,192 RON. Uninsured family member of a pensioner — half amount, 4,596 RON.

  2. 02

    Gather the documents and proof of payment

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

  3. 03

    File at the pension house

    At the territorial pension house (casa de pensii) that covered the deceased. 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?

    9,192 RON for the death of an insured worker or pensioner; 4,596 RON for the death of an uninsured family member. Both amounts apply from 30 March 2026.

  • How is the grant amount set each year?

    By the state social insurance budget law. It cannot be less than the average gross monthly salary used to build that budget — 9,192 RON in 2026.

  • Who gets the full amount?

    Whoever bore the funeral costs when an insured worker or pensioner died. The full 2026 amount is 9,192 RON.

  • How much do I get for an uninsured family member?

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

  • Who can claim the grant?

    Any person — family or not — who can prove they bore the funeral costs. Kinship is not a requirement; proof of payment is.

  • How quickly is the grant paid?

    Within 3 business days of filing, by cash or bank transfer. The short turnaround is set by law to help families cover immediate costs.

  • How long do I have to claim?

    The right to claim is subject to the general limitation period of 3 years from the date on the death certificate.

  • Is the grant taxable?

    No. The funeral grant is not taxed and cannot be seized for debts. The full amount is paid to the entitled person.

  • Is the amount the same across Romania?

    Yes. The grant paid through the pension houses is set nationally, so the amount is the same everywhere — 9,192 RON in 2026.

  • Does the grant cover a full funeral?

    It covers a good part of a modest funeral. The Essential Package is designed to fit within the 9,192 RON grant.

  • Is it paid only once?

    Yes. The funeral grant is paid once per death, to the person who files and proves payment of the funeral costs.

  • Does the grant increase every year?

    Usually yes, because it tracks the average gross salary, which tends to rise. The exact figure is set each year in the social insurance budget law.

  • Where do I file?

    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?

    Yes. The full grant applies to both — 9,192 RON in 2026 — regardless of whether the deceased was a retiree or an employee.

  • Does it matter how long the deceased contributed to the pension system?

    No. The grant is a flat amount set nationally, unrelated to years of contributions. What matters is insured status at the time of death.

  • Is the amount gross or net?

    It is paid in full with no deductions. The funeral grant is not taxed, so you receive 9,192 RON as stated.

  • Can I receive the grant by bank transfer?

    Yes. You choose on the application form: cash at the pension house cashier or transfer to a bank account.

  • Is the grant the same for cremation as for burial?

    Yes. The grant amount is the same regardless of whether you choose burial or cremation. See our packages to check what fits within 9,192 RON.

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