On your death, survivor pensions will be paid to your surviving: 

• eligible children
• spouse, civil partner, or, if certain conditions are met, eligible cohabiting partner.

A lump sum death grant will also be paid if you:

• die in service as a member of the LGPS
• leave before retirement with deferred benefits and die before receiving them

• die after receiving your pension, if less than ten years’ pension has been paid.