Are there any governmental programs to pay for funerals?
No, except in cases of some veterans. If a veteran is drawing a pension or the veteran dies at a Veterans Affairs Facility he or she may qualify for limited burial benefits. If a person qualifies for social security, he or she may be eligible to a one time death benefit of $255.00 payable only to a surviving spouse or a dependent child. A Funeral Director will help gather the necessary information to apply for financial assistance from Social Security, Veteran’s Affairs, retirements, and any others; we have links to the Social Security and the Department of Veterans Affairs websites on our links page. back to top What recourse does a consumer have for poor service or overcharging? Funeral service is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission and state licensing boards. In most cases, the consumer should discuss problems with the funeral director first. If the dispute cannot be solved by talking with the funeral director, the consumer may wish to contact the Funeral Service Consumer Assi
