County Financial Assistance
Every life deserves to be honored with care, clarity, and dignity.
Understanding County Assistance
Many Minnesota counties offer financial assistance for cremation services when a family cannot afford final expenses. Every county has different guidelines, but most programs are designed to help with simple, necessary arrangements during a difficult time.
How the Process Works
Families complete the county assistance application for the county where their loved one lived. The application asks for basic information about the person who passed, available funds, insurance, assets, and family resources. The county reviews the application and determines if assistance is available.
Financial Eligibility
Counties may review income, bank accounts, life insurance, estate funds, prepaid arrangements, and other available resources when determining eligibility for assistance.
Applications and Cremation Costs
Minnesota Cremation Services can help families understand the application process, gather required information, complete paperwork, and submit the correct county forms. County assistance may help cover direct cremation, transportation, permits, and other essential final expenses depending on county guidelines.
Below are links to county assistance applications and resources for Minnesota families seeking cremation assistance. If you have questions about the process or need help completing the paperwork, please contact Minnesota Cremation Services for guidance and support.
Wright County
https://www.wrightcountymn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/397/Wright-County-Burial-Application-PDF?bidId=
Hennepin County
Ramsey County
https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/assistance/financial-assistance
Anoka County
Carver County
https://www.carvercountymn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/28619/639123690659030000
Sherburne County
https://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/7938/Sherburne-County-Burial-Application-PDF
Stearns County
https://mn-stearnscounty-services-hs.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/55122
Meeker County
https://www.co.meeker.mn.us/239/Health-and-Human-Services
Scott County
Dakota County
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/PublicAssistance/Burial/Pages/default.aspx
Chisago County
https://chisagocountymn-burial-application.form.transform.civicplus.com/46947
Isanti County
https://www.isanticountymn.gov/347/County-Burials
Crow Wing County
Benton County
https://www.bentoncountymn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2503/Burial-Application-PDF
Mille Lacs County
https://www.millelacs.mn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3146/County-Burial-Assistance-Application---Form-Fill-PDF
Kanabec County
https://cms5.revize.com/revize/kanabeccounty/County%20Burial%20Policy%20%2810-1-23%29.pdf
Pine County
https://cms7files.revize.com/pinecountymn/Pine%20County%20Burial%20Appl%202023.pdf
Renville County
https://www.renvillecountymn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Burial-Application.pdf
Sibley County
https://www.sibleycounty.gov/486/County-Burial
Le Sueur County
https://www.lesueurcounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5663/County-Burial-Policy-and-Application
Chippewa County
https://chippewacountymn.gov/367/County-Burials
Douglas County
https://www.douglascountymn.gov/Uploads/Public/Documents/SS/PDFs/CountyBurialAssetSheet9-20-2023.pdf
Waseca County
https://www.mnprairie.gov/225/Burial-assistance
Steele County
https://www.mnprairie.gov/225/Burial-assistance
Aitkin County
Olmsted County
https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/financial-assistance/burial-assistance
Dodge County