The standard of funeral expenses for retirees in 2024 is not uniform across the country.
The right to formulate this standard lies with the local governments at all levels, and they will formulate corresponding standards according to factors such as local economic development, fiscal revenue level and residents' consumption level. From the perspective of regional differences, there are indeed some differences in the standard of funeral expenses for retirees in different regions.
This difference does not mean unfairness. In fact, fairness is not simply "one size fits all", but should be treated differently according to the actual situation. In economically developed areas, due to the relatively high level of fiscal revenue and residents' consumption, it is reasonable to appropriately raise the standard of funeral expenses for retirees. In economically backward areas, more practical standards need to be developed based on local conditions.
We also need to note that there may also be differences in the standard of funeral expenses for retirees between different industries and different organizations. This difference is mainly due to the difference in the economic benefits and welfare benefits of various industries and units. Therefore, when formulating the standard of funeral expenses for retirees, these factors need to be fully taken into account in order to achieve a fairer and more reasonable distribution.
Local standards are still based on local conditions. By 2024, whether the funeral expenses standard for retirees is unified depends on the policy trend of the state and local governments.
Judging from the trend in recent years, with the continuous improvement of the social security system and the improvement of fairness, it is possible to gradually realize the relative unification of funeral expenses standards in the future. But this will take time and policy to push and cannot be generalized.
Take a region as an example, suppose that the funeral expenses for retirees in that region in 2024 are 10 times the local monthly minimum wage. If the local monthly minimum wage is 2,000 yuan, then the funeral expenses of the retiree are 20,000 yuan. This standard may be adjusted according to the local economic development and the level of consumption of residents.
It is important to note that this is only a hypothetical example, and the actual criteria may vary by region and policy. Therefore, it is best for retirees and their families to consult the local social security department or relevant units to obtain accurate information when learning about the standard of funeral expenses.
The Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that if an individual who participates in basic endowment insurance dies due to illness or non-work-related reasons, his surviving family members may receive funeral subsidies and pensions. The specific standards and methods shall be specified by ***. This shows that the State legally guarantees the right of the surviving family members of retirees to receive funeral benefits.
When formulating the standard of funeral expenses, all localities usually refer to the Notice on Adjusting the Treatment of Employees and Retirees of Enterprises Due to Illness or Non-work-related Death and Other Relevant Documents. These documents make specific provisions on the standards, methods and procedures for the payment of funeral expenses.