OCF-4: Death and Funeral Benefits Application

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has a series of Auto Insurance Claims Forms (OCF Forms) that need to be filled out if you are seeking compensation or benefits for your injuries after a motor vehicle accident.

The OCF-4 form, also known as the Death and Funeral Benefits application, needs to be submitted to an auto insurance provider when the motor vehicle accident victim passes away in the incident. It is submitted on behalf of their spouse and/or dependent(s). If more than one individual is applying for death and funeral benefits, they may apply together or separately.

The Death and Funeral Payments Benefit is divided into two payment types. Death benefits are paid as a lump sum depending on the familial relationship and insurance policy. Funeral benefits are provided as a reimbursement for funeral expenses and typically range from $6,000 to $8,000.

You can read more about the OCF-4 Form and download it on the FSRA website here.

What information is required on the OCF-4?

Information about the deceased victim will be required, including a copy of the official Death Certificate. The form will also ask you to list information about all of the dependents(s) and the spouse of the deceased, including how they are related. Original receipts of expenses for the funeral are also required and must be itemized on the form. If any receipts are missing, you will need to explain why they are not being submitted.

How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Fill Out the OCF-4?

Claimants must also submit an Application for Accident Benefits (OCF-1) along with the OCF-4. This will ask for detailed information about your loved one’s accident and injuries, as well as any medical treatment they may have received before they passed.

Our Ontario personal injury lawyers will help process your claim and ensure that your forms are completed correctly and promptly. We aim to get you the compensation you rightfully deserve during a difficult time.

Contact Preszler Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation, and let us help you fill out the OCF-4: Death and Funeral Benefits Application.