Burial Benefits

Agency: Social Security Administration

505 106th Ave NE
Suite 301
Bellevue, WA, 98004 Map
Phone: (800) 772 - 1213
Hours: M-F, 7am-7pm.
Email: wa.fo.bellevue@ssa.gov

Service Description

Makes a one-time payment of $255 can be paid to the surviving spouse if he or she was 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.

Features

Accessibility features: Wheelchair accessible
Days of the Week: Friday; Monday; Thursday; Tuesday; Wednesday
Hours of Service: Available after 5pm
Languages other than English: Interpreter services
Payment options: Free

Eligibility

Survivors of workers who die with significant quarters of coverage. Payment is only made to the surviving spouse, minor child or a disabled child receiving benefits.

Application Instructions

Call for assistance.

Fees

None.

Business Hours

M-F, 9am-4pm. Social Security Line: M-F, 7am-7pm. TTY: M-F, 7am-7pm.

Area Served

Serves ZIP codes 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008, 98009, 98011, 98012, 98021, 98041, 98014, 98019, 98024, 98027, 98028, 98033, 98034, 98083, 98089, 98040, 98045, 98050, 98052, 98053, 98073, 98065, 98068 and 98072.

Websites

http://www.ssa.gov/seattle/index.htm
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10008.html

Last Update

8/24/2010