Death in service
Employer HR or pension trustee; death certificate and nomination forms
Some steps differ by region inside the country.
Where
The employer's HR department, and the pension or benefit scheme administrator they name.
How
Contact HR and ask specifically about death in service benefit, it is usually a multiple of salary.
Ask whether it is paid through the pension scheme, which affects who decides and how it is taxed.
Ask whether an expression of wish or nomination form is on file, and who it names.
Provide details of all dependants, since trustees usually have discretion over who receives it.
What to bring
A certified copy of the death certificate
Their employee or payroll number
Details of all dependants
Your ID and proof of relationship
Timing
Often 2 to 6 months, longer where trustees must weigh competing claims.
This is practical information, not legal, medical, or financial advice.