CPP Death Benefit Calculator
Check the standard one-time estate benefit and the narrow condition for the additional amount.
Estate and contributor details
Estimated death benefit
One-time payment to the estate or eligible applicant
Standard benefit
Additional benefit
Special condition not met
Contribution test and application
This calculator does not decide whether the deceased contributed for enough years. Service Canada checks that record after an application. The estate executor should normally apply within 60 days of death.
See the CPP survivor and death benefits guide for how the death benefit and survivor pension fit together.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the CPP death benefit in 2026?
The standard CPP death benefit is a one-time $2,500 payment when the contribution test is met. A further $2,500 may apply in a specific no-pension, no-survivor situation.
Who applies for the CPP death benefit?
The estate executor should normally apply within 60 days. If there is no estate application, another eligible person or institution may be able to apply under Service Canada priority rules.
Official sources
When the money arrives: CPP payment dates 2026, with every monthly deposit date for the year.
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