WCB Death Benefit

When a worker dies at work, or is found dead in the workplace, in an area where the worker had a right to be in the course of his or her employment, it is presumed that the death was work-related unless it is proved otherwise. The deceased worker’s family may be entitled to burial expenses and benefits for a limited time:

• Burial Expenses: a lump sum payment to the worker’s estate to help pay funeral expenses. 
• Spousal Benefits: wage-loss benefits, vocational benefits, retirement benefits and benefits for dependent children.
• A deceased worker’s spouse may be entitled to the same employment services available to an injured worker. This includes:
• Vocational counselling, and 
• Career assessment and planning, including tuition, books, fees and other expenses while in an approved training program.

For more information on benefits, see the Information for Workers Brochure.