Social Security Lump Sum Death Payment

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When a qualified person dies, a spouse may get a one-time Social Security death payment of $255. If there is no spouse, some children may qualify.

You must call to apply for this death payment.

Call us, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., in most U.S. time zones. Phone service is available in English, Spanish, and other languages.

Visit the Social Security website for more information.

Last Updated: 02/06/2025

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Call us, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., in most U.S. time zones. Phone service is available in English, Spanish, and other languages.

Visit the Social Security website for more information.