Social Security Administration
Within a week following a death, the funeral home will file a Social Security Form 721 (Funeral Director's Report of Death)with the Burlington Social Security office.
The March 2005 Social Security newsletter "Changing the Course" also gives the following instructions:
"When a Social Security Beneficiary dies, a family member or other person responsible for the beneficiary's affairs should do the following:
*Promptly notify Social Security of the beneficiary's death by calling SSA toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.
*If monthly benefits were being paid via direct deposit, notify the bank or other financial institution of the beneficiary's death. Request that any funds received for the month of death and later be returned to Social Security as soon as possible.
*If benefits were being paid by check, DO NOT CASH any checks received for the month in which the beneficiary died or thereafter. Return the checks to Social Security as soon as possible."
Click here to access the Social Security Administration's Website: Social Security Administration
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