Hidalgo County program offers assistance to help pay for funerals, cremation
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Hidalgo County's Health and Human Services Department offers a Funeral Assistance Program to help residents cover funeral and cremation costs. Support is provided based on individual circumstances and can include burial or cremation services, a basic container, a two-hour viewing, and transportation. The program offers a minimum of $200 for cremation and can cover up to $12,000 when using Ric Brown Family Funeral Home, a county-contracted provider. Eligibility Specialist Yesenia Guzman emphasized that this assistance helps families during difficult times. Note that the program is not a cash payout or reimbursement, and applicants must meet specific requirements.
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