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.

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;

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.