Funeral Assistance Program - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
- Financial assistance for funeral expenses. Maximum issuance amount for burial services and expenses is $2,291. For separate cemetery expenses including the lot/opening or closing, the maximum issuance is $904. Generally a marker is not covered by burial assistance funds. - The family or representatives of the deceased may use any funeral home of their choosing. They should advise the funeral home that they are seeking burial assistance from the County. A statement of Goods and Services is required from the funeral home/burial provider. - Victims of a crime will be referred to the Victim Intervention Project Institute
Categories
Last assured
03/07/2024
Physical Address
1 Mendota Road West, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Hours
- Intake Hours: 8:30 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday - Child Care Available for Conducting Business: 8:15 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday - Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Closed: Holidays
Voice
Voice
Fax
(651)554-5748
Voice
(651)554-5616
Application process
- Call - Burial assistance must be requested within 60 days of date of death. Burial assistance funds will not be issued after the fact if the bill has already been paid.
Required documents
Assets of the deceased must be verified on the date of death and are considered available for burial; assets of parent(s) will be verified and considered when the decedent is a minor child; assets of spouses will be verified and considered for a married individual; all available resources will be considered including insurance payments, Social Security death benefit or VA funds if applicable; income statements such as benefits award notice, check stubs, court orders, and tax forms; resources such as bank account statements; certificates; life and medical insurance policies; photo ID; property tax statements; vehicle titles or registrations
Eligibility
Residents of Dakota County
Service area
Dakota County, MN
Agency info
Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
Administers financial assistance programs and support services to County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.