If you are a relative of a deceased Indian, you can apply for burial assistance for the deceased Indian under this section.
- (a) To apply for burial assistance under this section, you must submit the application to the social services worker. You must submit this application within 180 days following death.
- (b) The Bureau will determine eligibility based on the income and resources available to the deceased in accordance with § 20.100. This includes but is not limited to SSI, veterans' death benefits, social security, and Individual Indian Money (IIM) accounts. Determination of need will be accomplished on a case-by-case basis using the Bureau payment standard.
- (c) The Bureau will not approve an application unless it meets the criteria specified at § 20.300.
- (d) The approved payment will not exceed the Bureau maximum burial payment standard established by the Assistant Secretary.
[65 FR 63159, Oct. 20, 2000, as amended at 81 FR 10477, Mar. 1, 2016]