Social Security Burial Benefits | Social Security Administration
550 Main Street, Room 2-960, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Open to surviving spouses that were living in the same household as the deceased at the time of their death. If there is no surviving spouse, surviving children may be eligible to apply.
Contact by phone to schedule an appointment to apply. Applications may be completed by phone or in person and must be submitted within 2 years of the family member’s death.
Accepts applications and determines eligibility for Social Security burial benefits, which provides a one time payment of $255 to help meet the burial expenses of a worker who dies with sufficient quarters of coverage. The lump-sum payment is in addition to any monthly survivors insurance benefits that may be due.
Independent agency of the United States federal government, responsible for administering retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits, enrolling individuals in Medicare, and providing Social Security Numbers.