Workplace death benefits should provide financial relief to deceased employees' dependents as well as cover all funeral and burial expenses. However, in California, benefits are determined based on the number of dependents and whether the dependent is a partial dependent or total dependent. Generally, the benefit amount averages between $250,000 - $320,000. Benefits may increase if the deceased employee was a government employee. Additionally, there is a benefit maximum of $10,000 for funeral/burial expenses.