Is There A Time Limit To File For Burial Benefits?
My parents died a number of years ago. I never filed a burial benefits. Is there a time limit to file ?
Hi,
I'm sorry for your loss.
Social Security doesn't really pay a burial benefit, but there is a one-time death benefit of $255 that can be paid to certain survivors. However, the death benefit can only be paid if an application is filed within 2 years of the deceased person's death (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.15/handbook-1517.html).