What is a common benefit administered to the primary next of kin after a service member’s death?

The primary next of kin is often eligible to receive death benefits following the death of a service member. These benefits are designed to provide financial support during a difficult time and are a key component of the military’s commitment to care for the families of its members. Death benefits can include various forms of compensation, such as a lump-sum payment or ongoing support that assists surviving family members with their immediate needs, funeral expenses, and other financial burdens that may arise from the loss of the service member.

While educational scholarships, relocation assistance, and survivor's retirement compensation can also be benefits related to military service, they do not specifically address the immediate financial needs resulting from a service member's death. Death benefits are specifically structured to provide support in the aftermath of such a tragic event.