The Social Services Office covers the costs of a funeral if those responsible for the funeral are unable to pay.
Damit wir Apply for coverage of funeral expenses mit dem zuständigen Sozialamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Death certificate · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
Submit the application to the Social Services Office before the funeral, if possible
In person, with a death certificate and proof of income.
Means test
The Social Services Office reviews income, assets, and estates.
Notice of Costs and Direct Payment to the Funeral Home
Coverage of reasonable minimum costs.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Relatives who are required to arrange a funeral but cannot cover the costs out of their own pocket.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 65.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free—no application fee.
Typically about 14 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.