Frequently Ask Questions

FAQ (Frequently Ask Question)

When applying for the N.I.S Grant for burial after being certain that the deceased person has made the twenty- five (25) required contributions, please carry the following documents as it is required:

  • COMPUTERIZED Death Certificate (MANDITORY).
  • Receipt from the Funeral Agency. (MANDITORY).
  • ID Card of the Deceased.
  • Computerized Birth Paper of the Deceased.
  • I.S Card of the Deceased.
  • D Card of the Person Applying for the Grant.

After applying for the grant, the procedure usually takes a few hours to process. After which, the cheque will be made on the name of the person who applied for the grant.

For Any Clarification on the Above Information Feel Free To Contact Us, Clive Allen Funeral Services Co. Ltd, Located at Lots 2-4 Eastern Main Road, Guaico, Sangre Grande at 668-0896/668-0145 or Email us at: [email protected]

STEP ONE: Acquire the Medical Cause of Death from either the:

  • District Medical Officer (DMO)
  • Doctors at the Hospital/ Clinic or
  • Private Doctor

STEP TWO: Go to the Sangre Grande Hospital to register the Medical Cause of Death to get the REGISTERED DEATH CERTIFICATE.

Documents Required:

  • ID card of the person in charge
  • ID Card of Deceased
  • Deceased COMPUTERIZED Birth Paper

Please note that the COMPUTERIZED BIRTH PAPER is required. However, if the deceased person does not have one, the Person in Charge is required to get it from either the Ministry of Legal Affairs in Arima (Upstairs Pennywise) or Ministry of Legal Affairs in Port of Spain. 

STEP THREE: After getting the REGISTERED DEATH CERTIFICATE @ The Sangre Grande Hospital, Families are advised to go BACK to the Ministry of Legal Affairs in Arima (Upstairs Pennywise) or Ministry of Legal Affairs in Port of Spain to get the COMPUTERIZED DETH CERTIFICATE especially if they need to apply to NIB for the BURIAL GRANT and or to do any Bank Transactions.

********* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COMPUTERIZED DEATH CERTIFICATE CAN BE ACQUIRED AFTER THE FUNERAL IF DESIRED AND THE FUNERAL AGENCY ACCEPTS THE REGISTERED DEATH CERTIFICATE **********

For Any Clarification on the Above Information Feel Free To Contact Us, Clive Allen Funeral Services Co. Ltd, Located at Lots 2-4 Eastern Main Road, Guaico, Sangre Grande at 668-0896/668-0145 or Email us at: [email protected]

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