Social Security
We are pleased to offer assistance in the collection of Social Security Benefits. Rest assured that we will guide you through the entire process of working to gain any benefits that may be available.
The information below may help you better understand what types of information we may need and provide answers to some common questions.
Eligibility
A one-time payment of $255 is paid in addition to the monthly cash benefits described above. The lump-sum death payment (LSDP) is paid in the following priority order:
- A surviving spouse who lived in the same household as the deceased person at the time of death
- A surviving spouse eligible for or entitled to benefits for the month of death
- A child or children eligible for or entitled to benefits for the month of death
We hope this information was helpful to you. Part of our service to you at the time of death, will be assisting you in ensuring you receive all of the benefits available to you.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Lump-Sum Death Payment
- Who is eligible to receive benefits
- How to apply
- Required application materials
- Burial in national and VA cemeteries
- Headstones, medallions, and markers
For comprehensive information on Veterans Benefits Administration, visit va.gov.
Local Social Security Offices
Erie county
(800) 772-1213
717 State St #500
Erie, PA 16501
Crawford County
(800) 772-1213
19063 Park Avenue Plaza
Meadville, PA 16335
Venango County
(800) 772-1213
80 Regina Dr
Cranberry, PA 16319
They did a fantastic job with my dad! They made the process "easy".