What is the marital status requirement for a surviving spouse to qualify for the Death Pension?

To qualify for the Death Pension as a surviving spouse, the requirement is that the individual must be unmarried. This means that if the surviving spouse has remarried, they would no longer be eligible for the Death Pension benefits. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that the benefits are directed specifically to those who have not entered into another marriage, thereby reflecting a continued relationship or dependency on the deceased veteran.

Additionally, being divorced does not qualify as an eligible marital status for the Death Pension, as the status required emphatically states that the surviving spouse must not be in a new relationship or marriage. Thus, remaining unmarried is crucial for the eligibility to receive these benefits.