When The 1937 Act Lump-Sum Death Payment Can Be Paid Directly To The Funeral Home
There are two situations in which the lump-sum death payment can be paid to the funeral home:
- The person who assumes responsibility for the unpaid funeral home expenses can apply for the lump-sum death payment and instruct the RRB to make payment to the funeral home.
- A representative from the funeral home can apply for the lump-sum death payment directly. However, the application filed by the representative on behalf of a funeral home must be filed at least 90 days after the day the employee died and no one has assumed responsibility for the expenses.
In either case, the funeral home must complete Form G-273a, Funeral Director's Statement Of Burial Charges. (See the section, "Form G-273a, Funeral Director's Statement Of Burial Charges.")