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Funeral Assistance Program - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance

1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul, MN 55118

Residents of Dakota County
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
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Interpreters available; French; Russian; Somali; Spanish; Thai; Vietnamese

- 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.

Dakota County, MN

Description

Provides financial support for individuals who pass away without sufficient means to cover the costs of their funeral or final disposition.

Last assured

11/11/2025

Providing organization

Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance

Administers financial assistance programs and support services to Dakota County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.

Need help or have questions? Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk to a Community Resource Specialist.

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