Cremation Assistance | Douglas County Department of General Assistance
Douglas County Department of General Assistance
1111 South 41st Street, Suite 220, Omaha, NE 68105
Eligibility
Open to families of 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
Required documents
Varies by service
(402) 444-6696
Fax·
Fax
(402) 444-6215
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call for an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Douglas County, NE
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.
Last assured
09/03/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Douglas County Department of General Assistance
Financial assistance provided for basic needs.