Eligibility for Survivors Benefits includes the following relatives:
Widow or widower: If you are 60 years of age or older (or 50 or older if you are disabled). Alternatively, if you are any age and are caring for a child under the age of 16 or a disabled child.
Divorced spouse: Under certain conditions, a divorced spouse is also eligible to receive benefits.
Children: Unmarried children under the age of 18 (or up to 19 if they are attending elementary or secondary school full-time). Additionally, children who were disabled before turning 22 and remain disabled are eligible.
Dependent parents: If the deceased person's parents were dependent on them for at least half of their support, they can be eligible at age 62 or older.