Burial Benefits | Illinois Department of Human Services - Funeral and Burial Benefits
Program that pays a fixed amount for funeral and burial expenses for eligible individuals. Payment is approved for two types of claims: 'IL444-0029 - Funeral or Burial Claim' (submitted by funeral home or cemetery), and IL444-0094 - Funeral & Burial Reimbursement Claim'.
Categories
Physical Address
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Voice
Application process
(1) Fill out one of the following applications forms as applicable (available from website or from local IDHS Family Resource Center): (a) IL444-0029 - Funeral or Burial Claim, (b) IL444-0094 - Funeral and Burial Reimbursement Claim. (2) Mail completed forms to the IDHS mailing address listed here. (3) Refer to Funeral & Burial Benefits web page for the maximum amounts that DHS will cover
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
Photo ID; Proof of residence; Proof of income; Additional documentation may be required.
Eligibility
Must receive or qualify for any of the following: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (AABD); All Kids Assist; Parent/All Kids Assist; All Kids Moms & Babies; Family Assist; AABD Medical; General Assistance Foster Care/Adoption Care.
Languages
English, Spanish
Service area
IL
Agency info
Illinois Department of Human Services Funeral and Burial Benefits
Program that pays for the funeral and burial expenses when a person's resources and all other sources of payment are less than Department of Human Services (DHS) standard payment rates.