What is the current burial benefit cap (2013-present)?

• A. up to $5,000
• B. up to $10,000
• C. up to $15,000
• D. up to $20,000

Answer: (B)

The burial benefit is a one‑time payment provided to cover funeral expenses for a worker who dies from a work‑related injury or illness. Since 2013, California’s Labor Code caps this burial expense at $10,000. That means up to $10,000 can be paid toward funeral costs, and amounts beyond that aren’t covered by the burial benefit. This cap is specifically for burial expenses and is separate from any ongoing survivor or death benefits based on wage and relationship. The other listed amounts are not the current cap because the prevailing limit since 2013 is ten thousand dollars.