Social Security Death Benefits | Social Security Administration

Social Security Death Benefits | Social Security Administration - Ravenna

444 Enterprise Parkway, Ravenna, OH 44266

Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

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.

(800) 325-0778

Voice - voice | National Helpline

(866) 968-7842

Voice - voice | Ticket To Work Help Line

(855) 863-3562

Voice - voice | Ravenna Office

(866) 833-2967

Voice - voice | Ticket To Work Help Line

(800) 722-1213

Voice - voice | National Helpline

https://www.ssa.gov

Languages

- Many online services available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov. - Visit website at www.ssa.gov/pgm/reach.htm for information on free interpretative services available for various languages including: -- Arabic. -- Chinese (Traditional and Simplified). -- Farsi. -- French. -- Greek. -- Haitian Creole. -- Italian. -- Korean. -- Polish. -- Portuguese. -- Russian. -- Spanish. -- Tagalog. -- Ukrainian. -- Vietnamese.

Application process

Call the toll-free number or visit the website for more information. Schedule an appointment with a local Social Security office.

Fees

Not applicable.

Service area

Portage County, Ohio

Description

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.

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What's Here

Social Security Burial Benefits

Providing organization

Social Security Administration - Ravenna

Administers Retirement Insurance, Survivors Insurance, Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, special benefits for disabled coal miners, special benefits for persons age 72 and over, and Supplemental Medical Insurance (Medicare) in Portage County.