Yes A one-time payment of $ 255 can be paid to the surviving spouse if he or she lived with the deceased; or, if you lived separately, you were receiving certain Social Security benefits on the deceased's record.
and if there is no surviving spouse?
in this case payment is made to a child who is eligible for benefits in the registry of the deceased in the month of death
ok I understand and can I choose other family members?
Do you want to choose a stepchild, grandchild, grandchild, or foster child?
yes to a grandson
Is your father 62 or older?
not
his parents could not be chosen
How do you return benefits if the deceased received benefits by check?