Burial Benefits

Agency: Social Security Administration

675 S Lane St
Suite 401
Seattle, WA, 98104 Map
Phone: (800) 772 - 1213
Hours: M-F, 7am-7pm.

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 98104, 98108, 98114, 98118, 98124, 98134, 98144, 98154, 98164 and 98174.

Websites

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

Last Update

7/14/2010