Does Social Security pay death benefits?
A one-time payment of $ 255 may be paid to the surviving spouse if he or she lived with the deceased; or, if you lived separately, you were receiving certain Social Security benefits on the deceased's record
What if you need to report a death or request benefits to the number you call?
call 1 - 800 - 772 - 1213 TTY 1 - 800 - 325 - 0778. You can speak to a Social Security representative between 7 am and 7 pm, Monday through Friday. You can also visit your local Social Security office.