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              Part 1 - General Information
          Part 2 - Proof of Age
          Part 3 - Proof of Relationship
          Part 4 - Proof of Marriage
          Part 5 - Proof of Divorce
          Part 6 - Proof of Military Service
          Part 7 - Proof of Death
          Part 8 - Proof of Payment of Burial Expenses
          Part 9 - Proof of Appointment as Legal Representative
          Part 10 - Proof of Citizenship and Residence
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            Proof of Death

Proof of the death of a former railroad employee is required with all claims for survivor benefits.

**Death occurred inside the United States**

Types of Proof
			Where to SecureCertified copy of the public record of death (Death Certificate)
			Bureau of Vital Statistics or Department of Health for city, county or StateCoroner's report of death
			Coroner or medical examinerVerdict of the coroner's jury of the State or community where death occurred.
			Coroner or medical examinerA signed statement of death by funeral director on an acceptable RRB or SSA form
			RRB Form G-273a Statement of Burial Expenses or
				SSA Form SSA-721 Statement of Death by Funeral Director or
				SSA-2872 Statement of Death by Funeral Director.**NOTE**: This is not an acceptable proof of death if the applicant is a funeral director or a representative of a funeral home
			Funeral homeA certified photocopy of any of the documents described above

**Death occurred outside the United States**

Types of Proof
			Where to SecureA report of death by a United States consul, or other agent of the State Department, bearing the signature and official seal
			United States consulate or embassyA certified copy of the public record of death (Death Certificate)
			Bureau of Vital Statistics or Department of HealthA signed statement of death by a funeral director
			Funeral home
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