What to do

In the event of the death of a pension member, the pension member's relative or representative should contact the administrator, Pillar Administration on 1300 652 113. 

Once Pillar is notified of the death, a letter is issued to the spouse or representative outlining the documents that are required to assess a spouse or de facto partner's eligibility. 

Documentation 

State Super will request documentation to prove the relationship existed at the time the member retired and continued until the member's death. 

In circumstances where the pension member was married at the time of the member's death, the essential documents required will be a certified copy of the marriage certificate and proof of identity documents for the spouse and deceased member. 

The de facto partner of a pension member who was not married at the time of death will generally be required to complete a statutory declaration and provide additional supporting documentation (such as statutory declarations from family members and others) proving the existence of the relationship at the time of the member's retirement, and its continuation until the member's death. State Super will also require proof of identity documents for the de facto partner and deceased member.