Entitlement to widower’s death benefit

(1) The widower of the relevant person shall be entitled to death benefit (hereafter in these Regulations referred to as “widower’s death benefit”) if at the date of death of such person the widower– (a) was permanently incapable of self–support and wholly dependent on the relevant person; and (b) had no income from any source whether by way of pension or otherwise. (2) Widower’s death benefit under paragraph (1) shall be payable as long as the widower continues to satisfy the conditions in subparagraphs (a)and (b) of paragraph (1): Provided that the benefit shall cease if the widower remarries or is to be treated as having remarried in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 63 (6). 98 Social Security