27Compensation in respect of funeral expenses

27  Compensation in respect of funeral expenses

 (1) If an injury to a covered person results in death, the Commonwealth is liable to pay compensation in respect of the cost of the covered person’s funeral to the person who paid the cost of the funeral or, if that cost has not been paid, to the person who carried out the funeral.

 (2) The amount of compensation is the amount, not exceeding $11,459.25, that Comcare considers reasonable, having regard to:

 (a) the charges ordinarily made for funerals in the place where the funeral was carried out; and

 (b) any amount paid or payable in respect of the cost of the funeral under any other law of the Commonwealth.

Note: The amount of $11,459.25 is indexed under section 21.

 (3) If a person is liable to pay the cost of the funeral of a covered person, any amount paid under this section to the person who carried out the funeral is, to the extent of the payment, a discharge of the liability of the first‑mentioned person.