
If you believe your case meets the requirements, you may reach us at 20 or infopeoplesmemorial.org to request. If you or someone you know is in need of financial support for cremation, please review our guidelines before contacting the office. Peoples Memorial Association created this fund to help offset the cost of direct cremation for those in need. Cremation Financial Assistance.
Some Iowa counties offer funeral assistance to residents. Note: At the time of publication, this directory served Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties only. Is located in Waukegan, Illinois and can be reached at (847) 360-8800. State law decrees that individual counties are responsible for necessary burial or cremation expenses if the decedent’s immediate family members cannot afford to pay the funeral costs (cremation is offered unless the deceased’s religion prohibits it).Low-income New York City residents may be eligible for up to 900 in financial assistance to meet funeral expenses of no more than 1700. Memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services in Allen Park, Dearborn & Taylor.Alabama does not provide funeral or burial assistance at a statewide level.
However, funding is limited and used as a last resort for families with an immediate need (that cannot be met by other agencies or programs).The U.S. ALASKA (AK)The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services-Division of Public Assistance offers General Relief Assistance (GRA) to Alaskans in need of financial assistance for a dignified burial. Because the deceased may not be buried or cremated without a death certificate, it’s important to collect the required funeral paperwork as soon as possible.Where to apply: Alabama County Officials contact information can be found here. Shipping of cremains will be at.In Alabama, a death certificate must be filed within five days. Property, financial assets, and debts are all reviewed to determine whether the family has no available resources.No additional funeral services (viewing, embalming, memorial services, etc.) will be offered by the Indigent Cremation Program.
Families in need must apply at the county level.Arizona counties which provide help with burial/cremation expenses maintain their own individual service programs with varying levels of assistance to eligible applicants. ARIZONA (AZ)Arizona does not have state funeral or burial assistance. Applicants must provide proof of tribal membership when completing the BIA application.Where to apply: To receive GRA, Alaskans must fill out an application and deliver/mail it to the closest Public Assistance office. A one-time payment of up to $2,500 is available for funeral/burial expenses and is made directly to the funeral provider.
CALIFORNIA (CA)California state law does not provide funeral or burial assistance and the deceased’s family is usually responsible for covering funeral/cremation costs. Note: At the time of publication, this directory served Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties only. Families seeking help with funeral costs for a loved one should check with their local government agencies, charitable organizations, or ask their funeral director for guidance.Where to apply: To find out whether your Arkansas county offers burial assistance, visit the 211Arkansas.org resource directory. ARKANSAS (AR)Arkansas does not provide state resources for funeral/cremation or burial assistance.
Income limits will determine eligibility for funeral or cremation assistance.Where to apply: Contact information for the California Department of Social Services can be found here.Colorado does not provide funeral or burial assistance at a statewide level. These funeral funds are usually provided, depending on certain eligibility criteria and proof of burial expenses.Indigent families who do not fall into the above categories should check with their local county agency. Disaster Victims – the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may offer disaster funeral assistance to families of California residents who died because of a federally-recognized disaster or emergency. Crime Victims – The California Victim Compensation Board may pay up to $7,500 for the funeral, burial, and/or memorial services of crime victims after the family’s available sources of payment have been applied.
This amount, however, must be reduced by funds from other applicable sources such as life insurance and/or contributions from family and friends. DSS is also required to provide burial assistance to those receiving certain state benefit programs (e.g., State Supplement Program, Temporary Family Assistance).At the time of publication, the maximum amount of funeral assistance payment from Connecticut DSS was $1,800. CONNECTICUT (CT)Connecticut law states that if a person dies in Connecticut without enough assets in their personal estate to cover funeral and burial costs, the Department of Social Services (DSS) is required to provide payment towards funeral/cremation expenses. Careless driving, hit and runs).Where to apply: Find your Colorado county Human Services Department contact information here. For example, in Douglas County, families may be able to receive up to $2,500 to pay for cremation, funeral, and burial costs.The Colorado State Patrol Victim’s Assistance Unit also offers assistance with funeral arrangements and expenses for people who are victims of criminal behavior on Colorado’s highways (e.g.
The Delaware Department of Health and Services is responsible for determining the amount of burial assistance, based on the lowest funeral and burial costs which are obtained locally.However, this amount must be reduced by funds from resources (such as insurance or other benefits). DELAWARE (DE)Delaware may provide financial assistance to pay the burial expenses of an indigent person. In addition, to make arrangements, burial or cremation services must go through funeral homes under contract with the District.Where to apply: Apply in person at the Economic Security Administration Service Center located at 645 H. If the deceased requires an oversized casket, total burial costs cannot exceed $3,000.Individuals are eligible to receive burial assistance from the DC Burial Assistance Program as long as the deceased did not have funds available of more than $1,000 on the date of death. A maximum amount of $1,000 is offered for burial costs, and up to $650 is provided for cremation expenses. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC)DC Department of Human Services provides a Burial Assistance Program to eligible residents of the District of Columbia.

Payment is made to claims submitted by a funeral home or cemetery, or by an applicant seeking reimbursement for the deceased’s funeral and burial expenses. This includes persons who (at the time of death) were receiving or would have qualified for state assistance.At the time of publication, IDHS paid up to $1,103 for funeral costs and up to $552 for a cremation/burial. ILLINOIS (IL)The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers a Funeral and Burial Benefits service that pays funeral/cremation expenses for individuals whose financial resources were less than DHS standard payment rates. IDAHO (ID)Idaho does not provide financial funeral assistance at a statewide level, however, some county governments offer assistance for burial or cremation expenses.In some cases, funeral assistance comes in the form of indigent funds which are only used as a last resort when no other alternatives are available to the deceased’s family.Where to apply: To check if your local Idaho County offers funeral or burial assistance, find Idaho Counties contact information here. The program provides lump sum death benefits for burial/cremation expenses to applicants who are eligible for state financial assistance, or for unclaimed bodies.Applications and death certificates must be filed no later than 60 days from the date of death, and payments are made to the applicant or a licensed funeral/cemetery provider (in the case of an unclaimed body).Where to apply: Complete an application at the Med-QUEST Division offices listed here.
