Get help paying for burial expenses

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) - Assistance Programs

Information Status

The MDHHS State Emergency Relief (SER) program provides financial assistance to help pay for burials, cremations, or costs associated with donation of a body to a medical school.

Burials & funerals

What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - https://www.michigan.gov/.../burial

Visit the link and click the blue MI Bridges button to apply online.

Visit this link - https://www.michigan.gov/.../forms-and-publications

Visit the link and click "Application for State Emergency Relief - DHS-1514" to download an application form.

Details

Schedule

The application for assistance must be made no later than 10 business days after the burial, cremation, or donation takes place.

ADA Accessible

Yes

Free

Yes

Available Languages

Arabic, Spanish

States

Michigan

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Deceased person’s estate, along with contributions from family and friends, must not cover the cost. The deceased person's remains must be in Michigan. See income limits at link below.

Citizenship Requirements

US citizen or permanent resident (Green Card Holder)

External Link:https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/emergency-relief/eligibility

Locations

This service does not have a location or its location is private. This program can be accessed in Michigan, USA.

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