Survivor's Benefits

You could be eligible for benefits from the US government after a family member’s death. These are some of the cash (and other) benefits you could receive if you qualify:

  • Cash payments

  • Housing assistance

  • Educational program assistance

  • Burial reimbursement for a COVID-19 death

  • Military funeral with burial honors

Every benefit program the government runs has its own eligibility rules. Find out what you qualify for using USAGov's benefits locator tool. The questionnaire can lead you to a customized list of benefits with instructions for how to apply.