BURIAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE | VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

BURIAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE | VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION

280 State Drive Hc1 South, Waterbury, VT 05671-1020

Eligibility

Eligibility based on financial resources of the deceased person (who must have lived in or died in Vermont). Other than a spouse, family member's financial resources will not be used to determine eligibility for the individual who died.

(877) 403-7668

Voice - Toll-Free | Interview Unit

(855) 247-3092

Voice - Toll-Free | Language Interpretation Line

(800) 479-6151

Voice - Toll-Free | Benefits Service Center

(802) 241-0514

Fax - Fax | Application and Document Processing Center (ADPC)

https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/EA-GA

Application process

Notify the local funeral director who will contact Economic Services directly

Service area

Vermont

Description

Covers the costs, up to a certain dollar amount, for professional services and related costs for a simple burial or cremation for a deceased individual. Payment is made directly to the funeral home.

Last Assured

10/02/2024

What's Here

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance

Providing organization

VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION

The Vermont Department for Children and Families - Economic Services Division (DCF-ESD) administers state and federal programs that help individuals and families meet their basic needs, including 3SquaresVT, Essential Person, Fuel Assistance, and Reach Up.