Burial payment assistance may be available to pay for burial, cremation, or costs associated with donation of a body to a medical school.
An application for burial assistance must be submitted no later than 10 business days after the burial, cremation, or donation takes place.
The remains must be in Michigan. Transportation, or other charges to bring the remains back to Michigan is not covered.
| Service | Payment to funeral director | Cemetery or crematory | Payment for vault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fetus or under age 1 month | $165 | $45 | $0 |
| Burial with memorial service | $520 | $145 | $100 |
| Burial without memorial service | $285 | $145 | $100 |
| Cremation with memorial service | $455 | $145 | $0 |
| Cremation without memorial service | $220 | $145 | $0 |
| Transportation of donated or unclaimed body being cremated | $.34 per mile up to $176 | $0 | $0 |
| Maximum payment where Irrevocable funeral agreement (8A) exists | $0 | $145 | $100 |
| Cremation permit fee for an unclaimed body | $75 | ||
| Disposition of unclaimed body | $595 | $145 | $100 |
More information on Michigan’s emergency relief programs is available at michigan.gov.
Crime victim compensation
Michigan’s crime victim compensation program can also help pay for funeral and cemetery expenses.
More information is available at michigan.gov.
COVID funeral assistance
FEMA is continuing to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to people who have lost a loved one due to the COVID pandemic.
FEMAL may provide COVID funeral assistance if you:
- you are a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified non-citizen.
- the death occurred in the United States, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia;
- the death was attributed to COVID-19; and
- you are responsible for the eligible funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020
More information on FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance is available at fema.gov.