One of the realities of handling funeral arrangements involves handling the financial matters as well. For many people, there are additional monetary benefits received upon death. It is important that those responsible for making funeral arrangements know what is available to them and how to secure the resources in a timely manner. If your loved one is eligible for any of the following benefits, you must act in a timely manner to avoid losing the benefit.

There are two primary types of benefits - please select one of the following for more detail on each:

» Social Security
» Benefits for Survivors of Veterans