The Social Security Administration may pay a lump sum death benefit of $255.00 to the surviving spouse provided that the deceased and their spouse were living together at the time of death. Entitled dependent children may be eligible to receive the lump sum death benefit if the deceased was receiving monthly benefits at the time of passing. Further information regarding benefits that you or your family may be eligible for can be obtained by calling the Social Security Administration directly at (800) 772-1213 or visiting their website at www.ssa.gov.