In Homberg (Ohm) we expect about approx. 3 weeks processing time for Apply for coverage of funeral expenses – responsible: Sozialamt – Schwalm-Eder-Kreis (zuständig für Homberg (Ohm)).
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Documents you need
Death certificate · Funeral Director's Estimate
Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
approx. 3 weeks in Homberg (Ohm)
If you apply for Apply for coverage of funeral expenses in Homberg (Ohm), expect about approx. 3 weeks. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 1 months
Submit the request before placing the order
Submit this to the social services office, preferably before signing the funeral contract.
Submit a cost estimate
From the funeral home: limited to a "simple, customary" funeral.
Approval and Payment
Directly to the funeral home or for reimbursement.
Who is eligible?
Persons who are obligated to arrange a funeral (e.g., next of kin) and for whom the costs are not reasonable.
Income limit
Income and asset test in accordance with SGB XII; financial need is required.
Success rate
approx. 60.0 % (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 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Responsible authority
Regional specifics
Subsidy from the grant or insurance