Dear Kanaka
In case of death of an EPF member , the following forms are required to be submitted by the nominee / claimant with sub / Regional PF Commissioner Office.
1.Form No.20 ( For Claiming EPF Contributions)
2.Form No.10-D ( For claiming benefits under Pension Scheme ,1995)
3.Form 5 IF ( For Claiming EDLI benefits under the EDLI Scheme)
4.Death Certificate issued by Panchayat / Registrar in original.
5.Photographs of Claimant(s) duly attested by employer.
6.Proof of date of birth of claimant for pension benefits.
7.Photographs of minors ( Max Two Minors) along with their birth certificates duly attested by employer.
8.Form 5/10 duly signed by employer.
9. Letter by employer declaring claimant as legal heir , if no nomination by member has already been made.
10.Form No.3A current years contribution by employee and employer.
In case of death ( Married Person) : Widow will get the entire contribution made by employee towards the EPF along with the employer's share of contribution with interest till the date of settlement.
She will also be entitled to EDLI ( Employees deposit Linked insurance ) benefits. This will be in shape of a lumpsum amount.
She will be entitled to pension throughout life, to be calculated on the basis of last drawn salary by member.
Two children will also be entitled to Children pension under the Pension Scheme,1995.
In case of Unmarried person : Nominee ( father , Mother , Brother , Sister) will get the contributions paid by the EPF member.
Father / mother will get pension benefits under the Pension Scheme, if they are dependent on the member.
Please let me know any thing else if you require and i can help you in this regards.
Regards
Anil Anand