The Widow’s Pension was one of the oldest established part of the Social Security system in the United Kingdom. It was replaced by Bereavement benefit in April 2001. Benefits for Widows were first established by the at a rate of 10 shillings a week for life, to stop on remarriage. To get any benefit as a widow a woman had to be married to her husband, and be his only wife, at the time of his death. She was still entitled if separated or if a divorce had not reached the stage of decree absolute. All Widow's benefits stop on remarriage. Widow’s Pension lasted until retirement and was taxable.
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