Burial/Funeral Assistance - Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports
- The Burial/Funeral Assistance program will pay up to the county maximum payment of $3,000 directly to funeral providers depending on services needed and available funding. The cost of burial/cremation services must not exceed $5,000. - Financial assistance includes burial space, opening and closing of grave, professional services, casket/urn, vault, and cremation (if selected). Assistance does not cover any other expenses such as obituaries, markers, or flowers.
Categories
Last assured
08/08/2024
Physical Address
2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Hours
- Phone Hours: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday - Drop Box Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; 1st floor
Voice
Fax
(612)632-8493
Application process
- Call for application or visit website to print an application. Legal next of kin must complete a Hennepin County application for burial/funeral assistance. - Applications can be faxed at (612)632-8493 - Mail completed applications to Hennepin County Human Services Department Burial Assistance, PO Box 17208, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Required documents
Application/Registration form; proof of household income
Eligibility
- The deceased must have been a resident of Hennepin County - Available income of some responsible relatives, along with the value of the estate is considered when determining eligibility for this program - Application must be submitted within 14 days of the date of death. The county will not reimburse payments already made.
Service area
Hennepin County, MN
Agency info
Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports
County department that connect residents to food, cash, health care, emergency, child care assistance, and housing support benefits