Choose a U.S. state (or territory) below where you are located to discover government and charity resources that can provide a free funeral for a loved one for those that qualify.
Free Cremation or Burial
Some programs offer free cremation to those that qualify. In some cases, burial is free. Sometimes there is a choice. In most cases, you will have a preference or will be able to access an alternate program listed to ensure your loved one’s choice is honored.
Funeral expense assistance programs
We provide information on funeral assistance program including at the federal, state and county levels of government. Plus charity resources, religious organizations and veterans programs. If your state or territory is not (yet) linked check these resources:
- How to get funeral expense assistance at the county level
- How to get expense assistance for veteran’s funeral
- Charities that help with funeral costs
- Indigent funeral expense assistance programs
State Funeral Assistance Programs for Free Funerals
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California |
| Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida | Georgia |
| Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa |
| Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland |
| Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri |
| Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey |
| New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio |
| Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina |
| South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont |
| Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming |
| District of Columbia |
