Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Tribal Burial Fund
On September 24, 2016 the General Council and Business Committee authorized burial funds of $7,000 for tribal members. The amount of each check request depends on the type of funeral: for a Kickapoo traditional funeral the family usually requests a portion ($500) with the remainder reserved for the tribal adoption held later, usually within four years; for a non-Kickapoo funeral using a funeral home, the check is made out to the funeral home and the family may request any remaining balance. For traditional funerals the tribe serves as its own funeral home and the Maintenance Department can supply transportation from the hospital to the Indian house, cook wood, tables and chairs, canopies, ice chests, portable toilets and cigarettes for the ceremony. The Enrollment Department also issues death certificates.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
Available for deceased Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma tribal members; the request is made by a surviving relative on the Burial Funds Request form addressed to the Business Committee. The page states no income test or residence requirement.
Where it's offered
Nationwide
No residence requirement is published.
Location:
105365 S. Hwy 102 (Building I), McLoud, OK 74851
How to apply
Complete the Burial Funds Request form (linked from the Enrollment page and the Forms page) naming the deceased, the amount requested and the payee, and return it to the Enrollment Department at Building I; phone 405-964-4227, fax 405-964-5417, email enrollment@okkt.net. For an after-hours traditional funeral the page lists direct numbers for the Enrollment Director (405-308-0400) and the Executive Director (405-481-0842).
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Contact
Phone: 405-964-4227
Email: enrollment@okkt.net
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-21.