CREMATION ASSISTANCE at DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Douglas County will consider providing financial assistance for the cremation of remains of any person who dies within the geographic boundaries of Douglas County or who has legal settlement in Douglas County. Payments may be authorized to any mortuary within Douglas County, if the estate of the decedent and/or financial resources of the responsible relative(s), as defined by Nebraska Statute 38-1425, is/are insufficient to pay for the cost.
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Physical Address
1111 South 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68105
Mailing Address
1111 South 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68105
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Application process
Call for an appointment
Fee
None
Required documents
Call for information
Eligibility
Any person who dies within the geographic boundaries of Douglas County or who has legal settlement in Douglas County and meets other eligibility criteria, financial Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for Cremation Assistance, the gross income of the responsible party(ies) must be equal to or below 100% of the poverty guidelines set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the assets of the decedent's estate and/or the income and resources of the responsible party(ies) cannot exceed the allowable Fee Schedule
Agency info
DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance provided for basic needs.