Social Security Burial Benefits | Social Security Administration
7 Youell Street, Florence, KY 41042
Building/office is accessible to people with disabilities.
Eligibility
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.
Required documents
Hours
Voice
Voice
Languages
Spanish;Other languages by translation
Application process
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.
Fees
None
Service area
Ohio
Kentucky
Description
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.
Data provided by
211 UWGC
What's Here
Providing organization
Social Security Administration
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.