You can report the death and apply for benefits by accessing
opm.gov/retire or calling us at 1-888-767-6738. You must still apply, as you normally would, for survivor benefits after the death of an annuitant.
If the family member was a Federal employee at the time of death, survivors must contact the agency for which the deceased worked. If the employing agency is closed, you may need to wait until after a government furlough to begin the process.