What does Social Security pay towards a funeral service?
Social Security provides a one-time death benefit of $255 to eligible survivors. General benefits must be determined individually based upon work contribution history of the deceased and eligibility of their survivors. These can be assessed by calling the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or by going to the Social Security Administration web site.
