154.—(1) A lump sum death grant is payable in respect of—
(a)an active member of this scheme who dies; or
(b)a pension credit member of this scheme who dies before any benefits attributable (directly or indirectly) to a pension credit become payable.
(2) A lump sum death grant is payable whether or not a surviving adult's pension or death gratuity is payable in respect of the member.
(3) A lump sum death grant is not payable in respect of a member who dies after reaching 75 (see regulation 157 for payment of a pension instead of a lump sum who have reached 75).