Gifts From A Friend
BUSINESS SHOWS NEIGHBOURLY LOVE TO EAGLE HALL PRIMARYby David Hinkson As online learning continues at the island’s schools, the Eagle Hall Primary School has received more equipment from one of its corporate neighbours and long-time friends.Today, the Downes and Wilson Funeral Home presented the school with 12 tablet computers, which include keyboards and are already...
Read morePlanning A Funeral
The trauma and sorrow of losing a loved one make it very difficult to engage in the analysis and decision-making of funeral arrangements. The many services that Downes & Wilson provides facilitate what is really a very personal decision, an expression of your feelings, and your final tribute to the personality and taste of your loved one.
Read moreBenefits – Survivors’ Grant
What is the Survivors’ Grant or Pension?
On the death of an insured person, who was receiving or eligible for Invalidity or Old Age Contributory Benefit, a grant/pension is paid to his/her surviving spouse and children.
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The funeral grant is $2,120. It is payable: On the death of an insured person, who was receiving or eligible for sickness benefit, maternity benefit, unemployment benefit, invalidity benefit or old age contributory benefit
If the spouse of an eligible insured person dies
Under any circumstance of death including death caused by an employment injury or an occupational disease
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