My pension if I die
Find out what happens to your pension if you die.
Losing a spouse or civil partner is an incredibly difficult experience. Alongside the emotional impact, your family may also face practical questions about money and pensions.
Understanding what happens to your pension can help ease some of the uncertainty at a challenging time.
Select your pension scheme to find out more
Keep your nomination up to date
It’s important to tell us who you would like any pension benefits to go to when you die. This could be a family member, loved one, or a charity.
People often share their wishes with us, but circumstances can change over time, and nominations are sometimes forgotten or not updated. Keeping your details current helps ensure your benefits go to the right place.
View or Update Your Nomination
To check or make changes:
- Head back to PensionsOnline
- Go to the My Membership Toolkit page
- Click the button to add or update your nomination
