You may be eligible for survivor benefits from the government following a family member’s death. If you qualify, you may be able to receive death benefits including: Survivor payments Educational assistance Housing help Military funeral and burial honors Burial reimbursement for a COVID-19 death Every government benefit program has its own eligibility rules. To find out what you might qualify for, use USAGov's benefits locator tool. Answer a few questions to get a customized list of benefits and instructions on how to apply. Use USAGov's benefits locator