It's a one time lump sum payment made out to the spouse or child of a deceased person who had enough years of paying taxes into the S.S.A. to qualify for the benefit.
The amount of the payment is $255, which will not cover the entire cost of someone's funeral expenses. And, there are certain requirements in order to qualify for and receive the payment.
However, in addition to burial benefits, you may qualify for monthly survivor insurance benefits from the social security administration.
Learn more about social security burial insurance benefits and review helpful resources to check on availability of benefits for which you may qualify.