CN OFFERED BYCherokee Nation
Financial Assistance County

Burial Assistance

Financial help toward funeral costs for deceased tribal members. Funds must go through a contracted funeral home.

AvailableCounty
Operated byTribal

Who qualifies

Any enrolled tribal citizen
Income Based
Geographic

Deceased must have been an enrolled member of any federally recognized tribe — a tribal membership card is required (CDIB alone is not accepted). 6-month residency in the jurisdiction, family resources max $3,500, income max 150% federal poverty level.

How to apply

PhoneIn-Person

Contact Cherokee Nation Human Services at 918-453-5422 as soon as possible after the death; a contracted funeral home must be used.

Where it's available

14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma

17675 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464

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Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-04.

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Cherokee Nation · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Burial Assistance

Financial help toward funeral costs for deceased tribal members. Funds must go through a contracted funeral home.

Who's eligible

Any Enrolled Tribal Member Income Based Geographic

Deceased must have been an enrolled member of any federally recognized tribe — a tribal membership card is required (CDIB alone is not accepted). 6-month residency in the jurisdiction, family resources max $3,500, income max 150% federal poverty level.

Where it's offered

County

14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma

Location:

17675 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464

How to apply

Contact Cherokee Nation Human Services at 918-453-5422 as soon as possible after the death; a contracted funeral home must be used.

Phone In-Person

Contact

Phone: 918-453-5422

Email: human_services@cherokee.org

View program website

Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-04.

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