When an insured worker dies, Social Security pays a one-time death benefit of $255. That's all.
This is the same amount that was established in 1937 and it hasn't changed over the years. It isn't expected to.
However, when an individual dies while receiving Social Security benefits, the surviving widow or widower may be eligible to get continuing survivor's benefits. The general requirements are: must have been married for at least 9 months prior to death, and the survivor must be at least 60 years old (50 if disabled). Surviving children still in elementary or high school, and under age 19, may also get a benefit.
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