More than one-half billion dollars in Social Security death benefit checks go unnoticed every year. The following benefits are available to survivors and the deceased at the time of cremation or burial.
After death occurs it is significant that survivors take all the essential steps to determine the availability of Social Security death benefits to them.
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One time lump sum death benefit of $255 to surviving spouse |
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Other surviving spouses benefits (certain circumstances, if qualified) |
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Surviving children's benefits (certain circumstances, if qualified) |
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Toll Free Information Number 1-800-234-5USA |
Your family may qualify for veterans death benefits in the event of your own death or that of your spouse.
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Headstone or Marker |
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$300 Burial expense (certain circumstances, if qualified) |
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$150 plot or interment allowance (certain circumstances, if qualified) |
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US flag (most cases) |
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Burial in national cemetery (spouse usually included) |
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Inurnment in Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA is free for the veteran (spouse usually included) |
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For specifics, call your local Veterans Administration Office. |
City Taxpayers
Reduced inurnment prices in city cemeteries (some cities) or scattering of cremated remains in designated areas.
Church Members
Inurnment in church columbarium or cremated remains scattering in memorial garden (some churches).
Masons
Masonic committal service
Credit Card Holders
Check for death benefits
State & Federal Parks and Forests
Many have an area to scatter ashes (check with a ranger for any restrictions).
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