Funeral Assistance Program - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Eligibility
Residents of Dakota County
Required documents
Assets of the deceased must be verified on the date of death and are considered available for burial
assets of parent(s) will be verified and considered when the decedent is a minor child
assets of spouses will be verified and considered for a married individual
all available resources will be considered including insurance payments, Social Security death benefit or VA funds if applicable
income statements such as benefits award notice, check stubs, court orders, and tax forms
resources such as bank account statements
certificates
life and medical insurance policies
photo ID
property tax statements
vehicle titles or registrations
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available; French; Russian; Somali; Spanish; Thai; Vietnamese
Application process
- Call- Burial assistance must be requested within 60 days of date of death. Burial assistance funds will not be issued after the fact if the bill has already been paid.
Service area
Dakota County, MN
Other Information
Languages
- Somali
- Spanish
Program Fees
- No Fee
Provides financial support for individuals who pass away without sufficient means to cover the costs of their funeral or final disposition.
Last Assured
11/11/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
Administers financial assistance programs and support services to Dakota County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.