What Happens If You Can't Afford a Funeral?

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If paying for a funeral is difficult, ask local providers for itemized prices and ask local agencies about assistance. Availability and eligibility vary by location.

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Ask funeral providers about direct cremation, direct burial, and other lower-cost arrangements. Request an itemized General Price List and compare the services included. The FTC Funeral Rule explains your price-information rights.

Contact your county or state social services office about any assistance available where you live. Veterans and Social Security benefits have separate eligibility rules; verify them with the responsible agency. This site cannot establish a local provider price or guarantee an assistance award.

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