Local Burial Assistance Programs for Families in Need
At Colorado Estate Services, we recently had the privilege of meeting Kimberly Rosene, a Hospice Specialist at AdventHealth Porter Hospice. Kimberly’s dedication to supporting families during end-of-life transitions is truly inspiring. She shared invaluable information about local resources available to assist families with funeral and burial expenses.
AdventHealth Porter Hospice, located in Denver, offers compassionate, whole-person care to patients and their families. Their team provides not only medical support but also emotional and spiritual guidance, ensuring that each individual’s journey is met with dignity and respect. Kimberly and her colleagues work tirelessly to connect families with the resources they need during these challenging times.
One critical aspect Kimberly highlighted is the availability of county-level assistance programs designed to help low-income families cover funeral and burial costs. Here’s an overview of the resources available in the five-county Denver metro area:
Denver County
- Program: Burial Assistance Program
- Benefit: Up to $1,500 toward funeral, burial, or cremation costs; total expenses must not exceed $2,500.
- Eligibility: Based on the deceased’s eligibility and available resources.
- Application: Denver Burial Assistance
Arapahoe County
- Program: Burial Assistance via Department of Human Services
- Benefit: Financial assistance for funeral, burial, or cremation costs.
- Eligibility: For individuals whose estates are insufficient.
- Application: Arapahoe County Burial Assistance
Jefferson County
- Program: Burial Assistance Program
- Benefit: Financial assistance for funeral, burial, or cremation costs.
- Eligibility: Low-income residents with limited resources.
- Application: Jefferson County Burial Assistance
Adams County
- Program: Burial Assistance Program
- Benefit: Public assistance grant for burial, funeral, and cremation services.
- Eligibility: Recipients of most financial and medical assistance programs; income and resource guidelines apply.
- Application: Email [email protected] for initial screening and application process.
Douglas County
- Program: Burial Assistance Program
- Benefit: Up to $1,500 toward burial or cremation services; total costs must not exceed $2,500.
- Eligibility: Low-income individuals or those receiving financial assistance or Medicaid.
- Application: Douglas County Burial Assistance
For veterans, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers burial allowances and other benefits. More information can be found at VA Burial Benefits.
For more information on AdventHealth Porter Hospice and the compassionate care they provide, please visit their official website.
If you or someone you know needs assistance navigating these resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Colorado Estate Services. We’re here to support you every step of the way.