Social Security

Social Security benefits after the funeral

Some of the deceased's family members may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits if the deceased person worked long enough under Social Security to qualify for benefits in the Bronx, NY. You should contact the Social Security Administration as soon as possible to ensure the family receives all of the benefits to which it may be entitled. Please read the following information carefully to learn what benefits may be available.

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.

Certain family members may be eligible to receive monthly benefits, including:

A widow or widower age 60 or older (age 50 or older if disabled)
A surviving spouse at any age who is caring for the deceased's child under age 16 or disabled
An unmarried child of the deceased who is younger than age 18 (or age 18 or 19 if he or she is a full-time student in an elementary or secondary school); or age 18 or older with a disability that began before age 22
Parents, age 62 or older, who were dependent on the deceased for at least half of their support
A surviving divorced spouse, under certain circumstances

The Social Security website is a valuable resource for information about all of Social Security's programs not just in the Bronx but around the nation. There are a number of things you can do online.

In addition to using the Social Security website, you may call them toll-free at 1-800-772-1213. The knowledgeable staff can answer questions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. They can also provide information by automated phone service 24 hours a day. If you are deaf or hearing impaired, you may call the TTY number at 1-800-325-0778.

If you cannot reach the proper person, we would be happy to assist you with Social Security benefits in the Bronx. Call us whenever you are available at 844-920-9201.

Need Memorial Services in Bronx, NY? Call McKeon Funeral Home today!

Obituaries

Search

McKeon Funeral Home

Vitual Tour

Social Security

Social Security benefits after the funeral