Helpful Resources

Social Security Benefits
Social Security pays a one-time payment of $255.00 to a surviving spouse or dependent child.

When a person who is receiving Social Security benefits dies, no benefit is payable for the month of death.

Family members may be eligible for Social Security survivors' benefits when a retired worker dies.

Social Security (24 hrs. a day):
1-800-772-1213
Local: 919-735-6811

Social Security Survivor Benefits Webpage

Veteran's Benefits

Department of Veteran's Affairs:
1-800-827-1000
Local: 919-731-1490

Veterans Benefits Webpage