What Are Social Security Death Benefits?
Social Security death benefits are benefits that are provided to the next of kin in the event of the death of the individual who has paid into the United States Social Security system for a number of years. The benefits are generally a carryover of any benefits that would be due to the deceased had he or she continued to live, and are provided to the survivors as part of their continued support and care. There are certain restrictions that apply to these Social Security benefits; if a claimant does not meet those qualifications, then the issuance of benefits will be denied.
