These include whether you choose burial or cremation, type of casket selected, embalming, and use of funeral home cars. Prices vary between different funeral homes. Generally, cremation costs less. Remember that a simple service can honor your loved one as much as an elaborate, more costly one. Your funeral director can answer these questions.
Help is available from several sources.
To decide if you qualify, most agencies will need to review information about your family's income, property and bills. Call the local office in your county to apply. However, in order to receive funding, you will probably need to go in person to the DSS Office before your loved one is buried or cremated. To avoid waits and having to explain your situation to more than one person, call ahead to make an appointment. You should also ask DSS what forms or paperwork you will need to bring to your appointment.