Burial Assistance - Douglas County Social Services
Resource Name:Burial Assistance - Douglas County Social Services
address
809 Elm Street, Suite 1186, Alexandria, MN 56308
Eligibility
The deceased must have been a resident of Douglas County
Required documents
Application/intake form
picture ID
proof of income
verification of assets
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(320)762-3833
Fax
·Fax
(320)762-2302
Voice
·Intake
Application process
Call; email; fax; mail; visit website for application
Fees
None
Service area
Douglas County, MN
Helps pay directly to funeral providers depending on services needed and available funding. Any crowdfunding sources such as benefits, fundraisers or online sources such as GoFundMe accounts, solicited to pay for burial expenses will be considered an available asset to offset the disposition costs. Any funds being raised via crowdfunding, benefits or fundraisers may be subject to recovery for reimbursement of the county paid burial costs.
Last Assured
09/15/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Douglas County Social Services
The county human services providing services for foster care licensing, adult mental health, substance use services, senior and veteran services, children and families, economic assistance programs, and the protection of vulnerable individuals.