Social Security Death Benefits | Social Security Administration - Lorain
221 West 5th Street, Lorain, OH 44052
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Eligibility
- Benefit can be paid to the surviving spouse if they were living with the deceased; or, if living apart, was receiving certain Social Security benefits on the deceased’s record.
- If there is no surviving spouse, the payment is made to a "child" who is eligible for benefits on the deceased’s record in the month of death.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(866) 415-0172
Voice·
voice | Lorain County Office
(800) 325-0778
Voice·
voice | National Helpline
(800) 772-1213
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voice | National Helpline
Websitehttp://www.ssa.gov
Languages
- Many online services available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov.
- Visit website at www.ssa.gov/multilanguage/interpreter.html for information on free interpretative services available for various languages including:
Application process
- Call the toll-free number or visit the Social Security website for more information.
- Schedule an appointment with a local Social Security office.
Fees
Not applicable.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Provides a one-time payment of $255 for a surviving spouse or minor children 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.
Last assured
03/12/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Social Security Administration - Lorain
Pays retirement, disability and survivors benefits to workers and their families and administers the Supplemental Security Income program. Also issues Social Security numbers.