The Missouri Application of Surviving Spouse For Family Allowance is a form used by surviving spouses of deceased Missouri residents to apply for financial assistance for surviving family members. The allowance is provided to help families of the deceased with the cost of burial and other expenses associated with the death. There are two types of Missouri Application of Surviving Spouse For Family Allowance. The first is the General Family Allowance which is a lump sum payment of up to $6,000 to help families cover funeral expenses, medical bills, and other necessary expenses. The second type is the Dependent Child Allowance, which is a monthly payment of up to $100 per month to help support a surviving dependent child. Both applications require proof of the deceased's residence in Missouri, the surviving spouse's identity, and other supporting documentation.