Anoon all, my wee workm8's dad died suddenly last week, and someone had said that his mum, (separated, but not divorced) is entitled to the above, they had been separated 2+yrs. He had a girlfriend, who is taking to do with funeral arrangements (next of kin) but the wife never met, or had gone out with anyone else,, so , question is,,can the wife claim the above,,read online,,but mixed info on there.. cheers guys for any info.