Provides financial assistance to help pay for funeral and burial expenses for Denver County decedents. Applicants for burial assistance must qualify financially, either because the decedent did not leave sufficient funds for funeral and burial expenses and their family members are either financially unable to provide for such expenses or cannot be contacted within a reasonable time.
Location
Denver County
Geographical Area
Denver County
Facility/ADA Access
Yes
Intake Procedure
Call to make an appointment; in most cases, an appointment will be scheduled for the same day. Eligibility will usually be determined within 24 hours.
Intake Requirements
Applicants will need to provide the following information when calling:
- Decedent’s Social Security number
- Decedent’s date of birth
- Decedent’s date of death
- Name of the desired mortuary and/or cemetery
Client Information
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Eligibility
Applicants for burial assistance must qualify financially; the assets and resources of the deceased and all responsible parties will be considered when determining eligibility.
