Social Security After a Death

After a death, Social Security should be notified, and surviving family members may be eligible for benefits such as a one-time lump-sum payment and ongoing survivor benefits. In many cases the funeral home reports the death to the Social Security Administration. Reeder-Davis Funeral Home helps Northeast Texas families understand these steps and directs you to the Social Security Administration for eligibility and amounts. Call 903-639-2585 and we will help you know what to do. Benefit details are determined by the SSA.

Reporting the death

The Social Security Administration must be notified of a death. Funeral homes commonly report the death as part of their services; confirm with us whether we will report it for your family. Survivors may then apply for any benefits they are eligible to receive.

Survivor benefits

Eligible survivors, such as a spouse or dependent children, may qualify for a one-time lump-sum death payment and monthly survivor benefits. Eligibility and amounts are set by the Social Security Administration. We can point you to the right starting place, but the SSA determines what applies to your family.

After a death, the Social Security Administration must be notified, and funeral homes commonly report the death as part of their services; Reeder-Davis helps families understand this step.

Surviving family members may be eligible for a one-time lump-sum payment and ongoing survivor benefits, with eligibility and amounts determined by the Social Security Administration.

What families should know

  • Social Security must be notified of the death.
  • The funeral home often reports the death; confirm with us.
  • Survivors may be eligible for a lump-sum payment and survivor benefits.
  • Eligibility and amounts are determined by the SSA, not the funeral home.
Reeder-Davis helping a family with survivor benefits steps

Nearest Social Security Offices:

Longview, Texas
611 Clinic Dr, Longview, TX 75605
Phone: (800) 772-1213
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Texarkana, Texas
5735 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503
Phone: (800) 772-1213
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How do I report a death to Social Security?

Social Security must be notified of a death, and funeral homes often report it as part of their services. Confirm with Reeder-Davis whether we will report it for your family, then survivors can apply for any benefits the SSA determines they are eligible to receive.

Frequently asked questions about Social Security

Does the funeral home report the death to Social Security?

In many cases, yes. Funeral homes commonly report a death to the SSA as part of their services. Confirm with us whether we will report it for your family.
Eligible survivors may qualify for a one-time lump-sum payment and monthly survivor benefits. Eligibility and amounts are determined by the SSA.