Social Security Death Benefits in Rocky Mount, NC
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Rocky Mount, NC helps families understand and apply for Social Security death benefits and survivor benefits following the loss of a loved one. The Social Security Administration provides a one-time lump-sum death payment and ongoing survivor benefits to eligible family members.
What Social Security Benefits Are Available After a Death?
The Social Security Administration provides a one-time lump-sum death payment of $255 to an eligible surviving spouse or child. In addition, monthly survivor benefits may be available to a surviving spouse, dependent children, and in some cases, dependent parents. Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home in Rocky Mount, NC can help families understand the notification process and direct them to the Social Security Administration for benefit applications.
How Does a Family Report a Death to Social Security?
In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to Social Security on behalf of the family using the deceased’s Social Security number. Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home in Rocky Mount, NC handles this notification as part of the arrangement process. Families do not typically need to contact Social Security separately for this step, but they will need to contact Social Security directly to apply for survivor benefits.
Who Is Eligible for Social Security Survivor Benefits?
Social Security survivor benefits may be available to a surviving spouse age 60 or older (or age 50 if disabled), a surviving spouse of any age caring for a child under age 16, unmarried children under age 18 (or up to 19 if still in school), and dependent parents age 62 or older. Eligibility and benefit amounts depend on the deceased worker’s earnings record. Contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 for specific eligibility questions.
What Communities Does Wheeler & Woodlief Serve?
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services assists families with Social Security notification in Rocky Mount, Battleboro, Sharpsburg, Nashville, Red Oak, Elm City, Dortches, Whitakers, Tarboro, and surrounding Nash and Edgecombe County communities.
Social Security Administration
1071 Hunter Hill Rd,
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(800) 772-1213
Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security Death Benefits
Does the funeral home notify Social Security when someone dies?
Yes. Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home in Rocky Mount, NC reports the death to the Social Security Administration as part of the arrangement process using the deceased’s Social Security number.
How much is the Social Security lump-sum death payment?
The Social Security lump-sum death payment is a one-time payment of $255, payable to an eligible surviving spouse or dependent child.
How do I apply for Social Security survivor benefits?
Surviving family members must contact the Social Security Administration directly at 1-800-772-1213 or visit a local Social Security office to apply for monthly survivor benefits. Wheeler & Woodlief can help families understand the process but does not file benefit claims on behalf of families.
Contact Wheeler & Woodlief
Call (252) 451-8800 for questions about the Social Security notification process or any aspect of funeral arrangements in Rocky Mount, NC.
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