What are social security burial benefits?

It's a form of burial insurance provided by the social security administration which pays out a one time lump sum death benefit to the spouse or child of a deceased person who meets the qualifications for coverage which is usually tax payments into the S.S.A. program for a certain minimum number of years.

In addition, to burial benefits, the spouse and/or children of a deceased person meeting the qualifications for coverage may qualify for survivor insurance benefits which are paid monthly.

Learn more about social security burial benefits and find out if you qualify for coverage.